Impact of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Immunization-Related Anxiety Among Pediatric Patients
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Needle phobia in pediatric patients can be caused by previous negative experiences involving needles, hypersensitivity to pain, merinthophobia (fear of being restrained), and vasovagal reactions such as syncope triggered by the touch or sight of a needle (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). Nurses encounter needle phobia across various patient care settings, from outpatient pediatric clinics to specialized children’s hospitals, affecting approximately two out of every three children (CDC, 2023). Needle phobia as a child can persist into adolescence, affecting approximately 20% of teenagers. This fear of needles often results in avoidance of vaccinations and other medical procedures involving needles. Vaccine hesitancy from immunization-related anxiety can be detrimental to public health by reducing herd immunity and increasing the spread of preventable diseases. Children’s Hospital of Orange County, 2021).
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
2024
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
needle phobia, pediatric anxiety, pediatric anxiety pain management
Disciplines
Nursing | Pediatric Nursing