Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers in Jos North Regarding Immunization
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Background: The knowledge of mothers on immunization- a public health intervention that has greatly reduced mortality and morbidity globally- is very vital as they play a great role in child care. Their ability to have the right knowledge will enhance their practice and attitude towards immunization. This study was set to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers as regards immunization and the influence of socio demographic characteristics on immunizable children. Method: A household multi-stage sampling 48-item questionnaire study design was modified and adopted. Mothers with children born between 26th September 2011 and 26th September 2012 were targeted. Records of children that visited the immunization unit in the month of August 2012 were also studied. Results: The number of respondents who participated in the study was 232. Though only 2.6% had excellent knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases, 89.6% had an overall good knowledge while 5.2% each had fair and poor knowledge. Less than 60% reported for vaccination at the stipulated time and less than 3% had negative attitude towards immunization. The education of the mother, marital status, religion, geopolitical zone and her and/or the father of the child been immunized as children significantly influenced their knowledge (p<0.05). The records of 513 children that visited the clinic for the first time in April 2012 also revealed that only 23.4% completed their immunization schedule revealing poor practice by mothers. These findings call for health promotion. Conclusion: It is therefore suggested that proper health education and health promotion interventions be taken as measures to improve knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers towards immunization as a disease prevention tool.
Authors and Affiliations
*1Chris-Otubor, G. O. , 2Dangiwa, D. A. , 3 Ior, L. D, 1Anukam, N. C.
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