Immunization of Children in a Rural Area of North Kashmir, India: A KAP Study.

• Main Authors: Shamila Hamid, Syed Arshad Hussain Andrabi, Anjum Fazli, Rohul Jabeen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2012-04-01
• Series: Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
• Subjects: Mothers; Knowledge; Attitude; Practices; Immunization; Children
• Online Access: http://www.ojhas.org/issue41/2012-1-10.htm

Background: Knowledge, attitude and practices about immunization among mothers of children aged 1-2 years was assessed. Method: 300 mothers were administered a semi-structured questionnaire at PHC Hajan from 1st march to 1st may 2011 to elicit the information about the knowledge, attitude and practices of the mothers regarding immunization. Results: 100% of mothers knew that vaccination is beneficial and protects their children from diseases. 39% knew OPV protects from polio while only 1% were aware of protective role of BCG. All mothers knew about immunization in pregnancy but 86% were unaware about its preventive role. 26% mothers believed that 3 doses of T.T (tetanus toxoid) are to be given during pregnancy. Whereas 98% of children were completely immunized, 93% completed on schedule. Eighty percent of mothers reported of fever following DPT. All mothers had received tetanus toxoid during pregnancy. Conclusion: Considering mothers' poor knowledge and good attitude, health education on immunization is emphasized to improve their practices.