How practice nurses engage with parents during their consultations about the MMR vaccine: a qualitative study

Abstract Aim: We aimed to understand practice nurses’ perceptions about how they engage with parents during consultations concerning the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Background: The incidence of measles is increasing globally. Immunisation recognised as most significant intervention influence global health in modern times, although many factors are known adversely affect immunisation uptake. Practice nurses a key member primary care team responsible for delivering immunisation. However, little perceive this role. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken 15 England using qualitative descriptive approach. Diversity terms years experience range geographical settings sought. These recorded, transcribed verbatim open-coded content analysis manage, analyse identify themes. Findings: Three themes derived from data: engaging parents, informed nurse dealing parental concerns: strategies promote MMR During their consultations, encountered who held strong opinions vaccine perceived be related parents’ socio-demographic background. sought provide tailored accurate sources information apprise decision-making