What Affects Maternal Response to Measles Vaccinations? Examining the Health Beliefs Model (HBM)

Background: Renewed measles outbreaks in recent years indicate that despite the routine availability of vaccines for a disease is considered contagious, dangerous and deadly, many anti-vaccinationists do not vaccinate their children, which consequently endangers public health. This study aimed to investigate factors influence mothers whether Health Belief Model (HBM) could predict compliance or non-compliance. Methods: was quantitative correlational research, using 40-item questionnaire administered 181 Israel. Results: The findings indicated two main affected mothers’ intention children against measles: first, perception vaccine’s advantages, second, severity disease. It also found HBM variables significantly administer vaccines. Conclusion: Consequently, raising awareness advantages importance preventing mass infection, as well attempts by health system practitioners understand motivations (including beliefs cultural sensitivities) increase percentage vaccinated eradicate epidemic.