Effect of solution focused approach on overcome vaccine rejection

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the effect of solution focused approach on the elimination of vaccine rejection. Material and Method: The study was applied as a quasi-trial model with pretest-posttest control group between November 2020 and May 2021. The population of the study consisted of 148 couples (female-male) who did not want to have their 0-24 month old babies vaccinated in the Bingöl. Individuals were randomly selected from the probabilistic sampling methods by simple random sampling method. A total of 43 individuals in the experimental group and 23 individuals in the control group completed the study. A descriptive data form including socio-demographic information, PACV scale were used. The experimental group was divided into groups and a total of 6 groups were formed, one group being 8 people and the other group being 7 people. Four sessions of solution focused approach counseling were applied to each group. Each session lasted about 60-90 minutes. Results: The average of the pretest scores of the individuals in the experimental group 25.76 ± 3.08, and the mean posttest score 16.69 ± 3.81. The pretest mean score of the subjects in the control group 27.21 ± 2.17, and the mean posttest score 25.60 ± 2.27. As a result of the analyzes, a statistically significant difference was found between the two groups. In post-intervention individuals; a decrease in the attitude and security subscale was found, while an increase in the behavior subscale were observed (p<0.05). Conclusion: Solution Focused Approach Therapy has changed positively parents' attitudes and behaviors towards vaccination. and increased healtly lifestyle behaviors. Keywords: Vaccine, Vaccine Rejection, Solution Focused Approach, Nursing.