Knowledge and Attitudes of Parents on ChildhoodImmunization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: this study aimed to assess parental knowledge and attitudes on childhood immunization among Saudi parents. Methods: this was a cross sectional prospective study. Pretested well designed questionnaires were distributed during March 2017. Parents with children of 0-12 years old were invited to answer the questionnaires. Association between dependent variables (knowledge, and attitudes) and independent ones (parent’s demographics) were tested using Chi-square test. P values of < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: a total of 731 parents were recruited. Parents had good knowledge on aspects related to the general role of vaccination in prevention of some infectious diseases were 672(91.9%), timing of the first dose in vaccination schedule included 635(86.9%). However, poor knowledge was documented among parents in other aspects like the importance of administration of multiple doses of the same vaccine to child immunity were 304(41.6%), administration of multiple vaccines at the same time have no negative impacts on child immunity were 271(37.1%), vaccination of children against seasonal influenza were 334(45.7%) and contraindication to vaccination were 287(39.3%). Parents attitudes towards immunization was positive expect in some aspects related to vaccination side effects showed 316 (34.2%) and the probability of occurrence of diseases against which the child was vaccinated was 288(39.4%). Gender, residence and educational level were found to be significantly associated with both parent’s knowledge and attitudes towards immunization. Conclusion: although parents had good knowledge and positive attitudes on some aspects related childhood immunization, gaps in both studied domains were identified. Educational interventions are needed to upgrade parent’s knowledge with special emphasis on less educated and residents of rural areas.
Authors and Affiliations
Eman Helal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP583473
- DOI 10.12816/0043085
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
Incidence of Miss Targeting in Frame-based Stereotactic Brain Surgery
Background: accurate localization of a lesion is the ultimate goal of stereotactic surgery. Frame-based systems have the advantage of proven clinical utility and instrument carriage with a high degree of mechanical stabi...
Rice Bran Oil Ameliorates Hepatic Insulin Resistance in Fructose Fed-Rats
<span>Background: </span><span>Insulin resistance is a pathological condition characterized by inadequate peripheral tissue metabolic response to circulating insulin. High dietary fructose causes insulin resistance syndr...
Evaluation of the Effect of Diet Therapy in the Management and Prevention of Acne Vulgaris
<strong>Background: </strong>Acne is a widespread and complex skin disease among developed nations, affecting nearly all young adults between the ages of 15 to 17 years. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder resulti...
Knowledge about Waiting Time Spent in the Emergency Department for Patients in Saudi Arabia and Overall Patient Satisfaction
Background: Despite the modern society and medical services, waiting in emergency department is taking too long time for patients in Saudi Arabia. Time spent in the emergency department is crucial and can affect the over...
Relationship between Renal Failure and Hypertension among Patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Background: chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in Saudi although there are few data on the prevalence of this disorder. Therefore, we initiated a multicenter screening study to identify the prevalence and staging of...