Parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice on childhood immunization

Joseph, Jolsna; Devarashetty, Vijayalakshmi; Reddy, Sukrutha; Sushma, M

doi:10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20151359

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“…This was similar to a study done in Bangalore, which showed 86% children were fully immunized, and the rest 14% were partially immunized. 12 The immunization coverage was higher in our study when compared to a study done in Maharashtra where 78.5% were fully immunized and 20.5% were partially immunized. 13 Another study done in coastal Karnataka gave lower estimate of 64.8% for fully immunized status.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Similar observations were made in different studies conducted at Bangalore and Rajasthan. 12,24 Sickness of the child was another important reason quoted for partial immunization. Thus, there is a need to create awareness among the mothers regarding immunization schedule, alert them with reminders for subsequent doses, maintaining the immunisation card etc.…”

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Assessment of immunization status among under five children in a census town of South India

Basti

Rajegowda

Varaprasad

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Deaths among children of less than five years are preventable, mostly by vaccination. In India, the coverage still remains low, as low as 44% children between 12 to 23 months age are fully immunized. This study was intended to assess the immunization status of the children between the age group of 12-60 months, and study the possible socio demographic factors influencing it.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 16 wards of a census town, selected by Multi-stage simple random sampling, for a period of 4 months among 400 children. Data was collected from the mothers of these children, using structured questionnaire.Results: Immunization status among these children showed that 32.5% were fully immunized, 52.0% were immunisation update, 14% were partially immunized, and 0.5% was not immunized. Immunization status was highest for BCG and OPV-0 (99%) and least for Measles 2nd dose and DPT booster (52%). Inadequate knowledge about immunization was the most common reason for partial and un-immunization. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that, factors like religion (Hindus had 2.843 odds of being partially immunised than other religions), availability of Immunization card (Those without Immunisation card had 2.025 odds of being partially immunised than those with immunisation card) and place of immunization (Those immunised at private facilities had 1.441 odds of being partially immunised than those at government facilities), were found to be significantly associated with the immunization status of the child.Conclusions: Government facilities remain the main pillars of immunisation. Coordination with Anganwadi centres is the key. Tracking of the child for subsequent doses of immunisation remains a challenge.

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Assessment of immunization status among under five children in a census town of South India

Basti

Rajegowda

Varaprasad

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…A study in Diayla, Iraq (32) showed that 70% were fully vaccinated, 24% partially vaccinated and 6% not vaccinated. In an Indian study (33), 86% of the children were found to be fully vaccinated for their age and 14% were partially vaccinated. Parents with lower PACV scores (the non-hesitant group), 99% of their children were fully immunized, with significant difference with parents who had higher scores (the hesitant group) (p=0.0023).…”

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Parental Attitude and Beliefs towards Child Vaccination : Identifying Vaccine Hesitant Groups in a Family Health Center, Erbil City, Iraq

Raof¹

2018

ME-JFM

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Objectives: The current study was conducted to determine parental hesitancy toward vaccination inside Erbil city, Iraq, and to find associations between the parents' position towards vaccination and the outcome of immunization.Methods: A descriptive study was done during the period from 1st of January 2014 till 1st of July 2015. The data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. It included two sections: The first section related to the demographic characteristics of clients. The Parent Attitudes Childhood Vaccines (PACV) questionnaire, was used as the second part to detect parents who have concerns about vaccination.Results: Parental position in respect to immunization of their child revealed that 65.3% were unquestioning acceptors, 20.6% were cautious acceptors, 9.9% were hesitant, 3.5% were late or selective vaccinator and only 0.7% were refusal. Immunization behaviors of parents among different groups showed that, 20.9% postponed their child's vaccination for causes other than sickness or sensitivity, while 73% were provided with immunization on time. More than two thirds (65.9%) were completely sure that, it is a good idea to follow the schedule of immunization for their child and only 26.6% were not sure.Conclusion: The current study showed parents had some positive aspects related to vaccination and defects in some domains were recognized. Identifying these parents is important in order to implement the necessary measures to maintain and improve the vaccines uptake.

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“…96% of the parents know that they have to vaccinate their children as per the scheduled date. 10 Nisar et al in their study found lack of knowledge of mothers regarding immunization of child which leads to incomplete immunization status of child. 11 Ravishankar et al in their study found that most of mothers believe that vaccines are not harmful.…”

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A cross sectional study to assess the awareness and satisfaction level among the beneficiaries regarding Mission Indradhanush in selected districts of Indore division

Patidar

Khatri

Waskel

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Only 62% (NFHS-4) of the infants in India are fully immunized which is much less than the desired goal of achieving 85% coverage. To accelerate the process of immunization by covering 5% and more children every year, the Mission Mode has been adopted to achieve target of full coverage by 2020. Mission Indradhanush will target all children under the age of two years and pregnant women with all available vaccines.Methods: It is a cross sectional study done in 3 randomly selected districts of Indore division. The beneficiaries selected were children <2 years and pregnant women. The selection of beneficiaries was done by exit interview technique. Data collection was done by using pre-designed, semi-structured questionnaire which assess the awareness and satisfaction level of the beneficiaries.Results: About 88% were aware about the immunization. Overall 78% beneficiaries agreed that vaccination is compulsory, 62% agreed that vaccination schedule should be followed, 30% beneficiaries considered that vaccination was harmful. Most of the beneficiaries were satisfied with behaviour of the health provider, with all key messages given by health provider.Conclusions: Most common reasons found for drop out or left out were, fear of side effects due to vaccination followed by lack of awareness regarding session sites. Satisfaction level was found relatively low regarding difficulty in finding the place where vaccination was done and distance of session sites.

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Parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice on childhood immunization

Cited by 22 publications

References 17 publications

Assessment of immunization status among under five children in a census town of South India

Assessment of immunization status among under five children in a census town of South India

Parental Attitude and Beliefs towards Child Vaccination : Identifying Vaccine Hesitant Groups in a Family Health Center, Erbil City, Iraq

A cross sectional study to assess the awareness and satisfaction level among the beneficiaries regarding Mission Indradhanush in selected districts of Indore division

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