Sociodemographic Differences in Parental Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Aged 6–11 Years in Indonesia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

COVID-19 remains a critical public health challenge, particularly for children, despite their lower mortality rates. Vaccination is essential in controlling COVID-19, yet coverage among Indonesian children aged 6–11 years remains suboptimal. Understanding parental acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and related sociodemographic factors is crucial for enhancing vaccination rates. This study investigatesthe association between sociodemographic factors—including parental age, relationship to the child (mother or father), marital status, number of children, child's age, religion, educational level, occupation, field of work (healthcare or non-healthcare), monthly income, and primary COVID-19 information source—and parental acceptance of vaccination for children aged 6–11 in Indonesia.Using a cross-sectional design,  data were collected through an online questionnaire from 400 parents across Indonesia. Sociodemographic data and vaccination acceptance were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression tests. The results revealed a high parental acceptance rate of 93.5% for COVID-19 vaccination Marital status (p=0.003) and number of children (p=0.018)were significantly associated with acceptance, with married parents 2.673 times more likely to accept vaccination for their children than single parents. Other sociodemographic factors showed no significant association with vaccination acceptance.These findings highlight the influenceoffamily structure onparental acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination. Understandingsociodemographic influences can guidetargeted public health initiatives. Future vaccination campaigns should account forfamily dynamics and address potential barriers to ensureequitable vaccination access and strengthencommunity resilience.