VACCiT study

Vaccinations are among the most successful preventive measures in medical history. The recent outbreaks of measles, mumps and rubella can be traced back to immunity gaps in the past. In Austria, province-specific vaccination registers have been in place since 2000, where personal vaccination data is recorded. However, there are no comparable registers for birth cohorts before 2000. The VACCiT study surveys the vaccination coverage of adolescents and young adults living in Tyrol. This thesis examines the questionnaire analysis integrated into the VACCiT study on knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vaccinations and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Autorentext

Golalai Rasoul was born into a large Afghan family. As political refugees, her family travelled halfway around the world before settling in Austria in 2002. Here, she was able to fulfil her dream of studying medicine. This thesis was written as part of her studies.