Knowledge, Attitude and Practises regarding Routine Immunization among mothers of under five children attending a Primary Health Centre in Chennai

Dr.Swapna Kiran

Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2015

Knowledge, Attitude and Practises regarding Routine Immunization among mothers of under five children attending a Primary Health Centre in Chennai

Dr. Swapna Kiran

Abstract :

Objective: To study the Knowledge, Attitude and Practises regarding Routine Immunization among mothers of under–five children attending a Primary Health Care centre. Methodology: Study design: Cross–sectional study Study setting: Immunization clinic of Primary Health Centre, Mugalivakam, Chennai Study period: July 1st to July 31st 2013 Sample size: 150 mothers of under–five children Results: A total of 150 participant mothers of under–five children were included in the study. With regard to decision about immunization, majority of the decisions were taken by the mothers (61.3%).Percentage of fully immunised children was 98%. Health worker (89.3%) was found to be the main source of information for Immunization. 32.7% of the mothers had no knowledge about any of the vaccines used in the programme. The knowledge regarding Hepatitis B vaccine was high (46%) when compared to other vaccines. Conclusion: Results of this showed high knowledge and practice of Routine Immunization among the mothers which can be attributed to the training and efforts of the personnel involved in the immunization activities and facilities offered by the PHC. Lack of awareness regarding individual vaccines used can be improved with effective Information Education Communication strategies