Assessment of Knowledge about Immunization among Mothers of Under Five Children Attending Immunization in Tertiary Care Hospital in Udaipur
Journal Title: National Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Immunization is one of the most effective, safest and effi-cient Public Health Intervention. While the impact of Immunization on childhood morbidity & mortality has been great, it’s full potential has yet to be reached. The knowledge of mothers is an important factor for better immunization coverage. Methodology:A hospital based cross sectional study with pre-designed semi structured question-naire was done among mothers of under five children attending the immunization center at RNT medi-cal college, Udaipur. The sample comprised of 320 mothers. Results: 98.4% mothers knew that immunization is beneficial for their children. 37.2% were aware about the side effects of vaccines. 69.2% mothers acquired knowledge re-garding immunization from ante-natal clinics. 28% mothers have good knowledge about immuniza-tion. Conclusion: Ample health educa-tion should be given to mothers re-siding in rural areas to raise their knowledge regarding immuniza-tion. In rural areas Anganwadi workers, ASHA etc should play a significant role in bringing aware-ness about vaccinations and their benefits.
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Reshma Reja, Rekha Bhatnager, Atul Kumar Gupta
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