Are chiropractors interested in participating in immunization awareness and promotion activities?

BACKGROUND Chiropractors have expressed both pro- and anti-vaccination opinions. PURPOSE We explored the interest of Alberta chiropractors in participating in immunization awareness and promoting activities. METHODS Data were collected in a cross-sectional postal survey (response rate: 78.2%, 503 respondents) in 2002. Participants indicated their interests in a close-ended checklist of seven immunization awareness/promoting activities on 5-point scales. Analyses included frequencies and cross tabulations with demographic characteristics of respondents. RESULTS More than 60% expressed at least some interest in participating in one or more activities. The three most popular activities were: call Public Health/doctor/nurses for information to answer questions on immunization (40%); refer parents to Public Health/doctors for information on immunization (39%); and display/give out pamphlets provided by Public Health on vaccines/immunization in office (29%). CONCLUSION Public health practitioners might consider providing chiropractors with contact information for questions on immunization as well as pamphlets on vaccines and immunization for office display.