Perceived Barriers to Giving Rotavirus Vaccine (N = 305)
| Barrier | Definitely a Barrier, % | Somewhat a Barrier, % | Minor/Not a Barrier at All, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure of some insurance companies to cover vaccination | 51.7 | 28.8 | 19.5 |
| Lack of adequate reimbursement for vaccination | 42.2 | 32.7 | 25.1 |
| Parents’ reluctance because of withdrawal of previous rotavirus vaccine | 26.4 | 41.6 | 32.0 |
| The “up-front” costs to purchase the vaccine | 21.8 | 27.4 | 50.8 |
| Physician’s concerns about the safety of rotavirus vaccine | 21.1 | 24.4 | 54.4 |
| Difficulty obtaining adequate vaccine supplies | 19.7 | 33.1 | 47.1 |
| Parents’ concerns about vaccine safety in general | 15.6 | 38.1 | 46.3 |
| Parents not thinking that a rotavirus vaccine is necessary | 12.3 | 38.4 | 49.3 |
| Physician’s concern about adding another vaccine to an already overloaded vaccine schedule | 8.9 | 20.1 | 70.9 |
| Physician’s belief that rotavirus is not a severe disease that requires vaccination | 5.0 | 11.3 | 83.7 |
| The time it will take for a physicians to discuss rotavirus vaccine safety with parents | 3.6 | 10.9 | 85.4 |
| General administrative burden to my practice | 2.7 | 19.6 | 77.8 |