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JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION, no.1, 2025 (ESCI)
Objective: Immunization is the most effective public health service after providing clean water for community health. However, vaccine hesitancy causes delays in vaccine acceptance, and this has been identified as a global health threat by the World Health Organization. Misinformation and misleading content increase vaccine skepticism. Healthcare workers need to guide families with complete and accurate vaccine information. Evaluating the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers about vaccines is crucial for developing strategies to address vaccine hesitancy. Material and Methods: A survey was prepared to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding childhood vaccines. The study sample consisted of 1.314 healthcare workers from seven provinces. Results: The majority of healthcare workers are knowledgeable about the necessity and side effects of childhood vaccines. Female healthcare workers have significantly higher vaccine knowledge scores compared to males. Conclusion: Healthcare workers' knowledge of childhood vaccines is generally good, and it should be supported through immunization and training activities, especially in primary healthcare services.