Background: Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the vaccines administered under the National Immunization Programme have been studied in different settings; however, studies regarding optional or newer vaccines in India are scarce. Objectives: To assess the parental knowledge about routine vaccination with special focus on newer vaccines and to identify the reasons for delay/non-administration of newer vaccines. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study conducted in pediatric immunization clinic of MIMER Medical College, Talegaon (D) from May to September 2016. About 300 parents wereinterviewed with a semi open questionnaire. Results: Over all awareness and knowledge about the newer vaccines was very poor, i.e., only 32.5% of the total respondents. The majority (57.8%) of respondents was totally unaware about the optional vaccines and reasons for not administering the vaccines, despite being aware, were cost factor and travel constraints to the hospital which was present in 5% of the total respondents. Conclusion: Lack of knowledge among parents/caregivers about the optional vaccines and those who had knowledge regarding the vaccines, cost and distance to centers where they are available were the major constraints in immunization.
Background: Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is a very common cause of late weaning and improper weaning practices. There are many factors affecting the weaning practices in developing countries like India which may act as hindrance to the proper weaning methods. The objective of this study was to know the awareness about weaning or complementary feeding practices in the mothers of children attending the pediatric OPD. And to study the various determinants affecting the weaning or Complementary feeding practices in this rural population.Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study conducted in pediatric immunization outpatient clinic of M.I.M.E.R medical college, Talegaon (D) during the period from May to September 2016.About 300 parents were interviewed with a semi open questionnaire.Results: Out of total 304 respondents, total unawareness regarding weaning was the reason for not starting complimentary feeding at 6-months in 64 respondents (21.1%). Majority of the respondents (210, 69.1%) revealed that they prefer home based complimentary feeding. A total of 125 respondents (41.1%) admitted that they stopped the feeding in the event of illness.Conclusions: Incorrect weaning practices, withholding breastfeeding and improper feeding during illnesses are the major deterrents which can hamper proper weaning techniques and are major contributory factors in increasing Malnutrition.
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