A Comparative Study on Awareness about Immunization in Hindu-Muslim Mothers in a Rural Area, Bankura District, West Bengal
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Universal Immunization Programme aims at completing primary immunization for all infants before they complete one year of age. Preventable infections are major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in South Asia. Research question: To assess and compare the awareness about immunization among Hindu and muslim mothers in a rural area. Setting: Rural health training centres attached to Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical college and Hospital, Bankura Study design: Cross-sectional Participants: Mothers of children aged between 12 and 23 months attending rural training centres. Methods: Data was collected for period of six months by administering structured and pre tested questionnaire to eligible mothers registered at rural health training centres. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics using IBM SPSS 20.0 Results: Awareness regarding DPT, HBV, Meseals and additional vaccines, were significantly higher [p<0.001] in Hindu mothers. Awareness regarding the schedule for administering BCG and OPV was highest and HBV lowest among all mothers in both groups. Hindu mothers were more aware in terms day of immunization, next visit and recommending immunization. Anganwadi workers were the main source of information regarding immunization. Higher educational status played significant role in awareness about day of immunization in both areas
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Dr Samir Kumar Roy
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