Knowledge Assessment of Rota Virus Vaccine and Its Association With Maternal Education: A Cross Sectional Study Among Mothers Visiting Kuwait Teaching Hospital- Peshawar, Pakistan

Ullah, Saffi; Malik, Farhat Rehana; Qureshi, Salman Haider; Ullah, Atta

doi:10.35845/kmuj.2019.19326

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Predictors of Uptake of Rotavirus Vaccination Amongst Disadvantaged Communities in Pakistan

Huda,

Ali,

Hasnani

et al. 2024

Global Pediatric Health

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Introduction. Pakistan has the highest childhood mortality associated with diarrheal diseases. The objective of this study is to identify underlying factors contributing to lack of knowledge among mothers regarding vaccine’s efficacy in the prevention of diarrhea. Methodology. Secondary data was analyzed from a cross-sectional household survey in Northern Pakistan of eligible households having under-2-year children. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results. Only 30% of the mothers had knowledge regarding diarrhea prevention by vaccine. The main factors found significantly correlated with this knowledge were mother’s education, distance of households from EPI centers, immunization status of children, counseling regarding clean drinking water and hygiene, provision of ORS, and antenatal care services by LHWs. Conclusion. Women’s literacy, access to care and LHW services are important for improving awareness and acceptance of vaccines for vaccine preventable diseases including diarrhea. Policy makers need to focus on improved monitoring and reprioritization of undermined services by LHWs.

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Predictors of Uptake of Rotavirus Vaccination Amongst Disadvantaged Communities in Pakistan

Huda,

Ali,

Hasnani

et al. 2024

Global Pediatric Health

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Acceptance of Childhood Rotavirus Vaccine Among Mothers at The Point of Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction: A case study from Awka Anambra State Nigeria

Tagbo,

Chukwubike,

Peace

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND: Rotaviruses are the single most important cause of severe diarrhoeal illness in infants and young children worldwide. In Africa, Nigeria has one of the highest under 5 years rotavirus disease prevalence of 56% and mortality due to rotavirus accounted for an estimated 31,000 deaths in 2013. On 22 August, 2022, targeting universal immunization, the government of Nigeria through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, introduced the rotavirus vaccine into Routine Immunization (RI) Schedule. The study aimed to assess parents’ acceptance to have their children vaccinated against rotavirus METHODS: We conducted A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study among 217 childbearing mothers attending clinics of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka Anambra State. Data analysis was performed with SPSS version 27. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-six (166/217,76.5%) of respondents had heard of rotavirus infection., while 86.5% (142/166) of them had knowledge that vaccine is the main preventive measure and 69.3% (115/166) were aware of the recent rotavirus vaccine introduction into the National Immunization Programme (NIP). Ninety-one percent (91%) (169/217) were ready to accept rotavirus vaccine because it is safe and useful to the health of their children. Only 3.7% (7/217) of respondents had some safety concerns about rotavirus vaccine. Fifty percent (50%; 108/217) respondents had given their children rotavirus vaccines (either from private facilities before introduction into NPI or following the introduction. Regarding associated factors, women who had tertiary education were three times more likely than those with lower educational level to have knowledge of rotavirus (aOR=2.992; 95%CI=1.425-6.028; p=<0.001). Respondents emphasized the need for more information on the vaccine effectiveness and safety with the Medical Doctor having the highest confidence in the doctor to provide information about immunization.

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Acceptance of Childhood Rotavirus Vaccine Among Mothers at The Point of Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction: A case study from Awka Anambra State Nigeria

Tagbo,

Chukwubike,

Peace

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND: Rotaviruses are the most important cause of severe diarrheal illness in infants and young children worldwide. Nigeria, with a prevalence of 56%, has one of the highest rates of rotavirus sickness in children under five years old, and rotavirus-related deaths were estimated to have caused 31,000 deaths in 2013. On August 22, 2022, aiming for universal immunization, the Nigerian government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with partners and the World Health Organization (WHO), introduced the rotavirus vaccine into her Routine Immunization (RI) Schedule. This study aimed to assess parents’ acceptance of having their children vaccinated against rotavirus. METHODS: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study among 217 childbearing mothers attending clinics at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, Anambra State. Data analysis was performed with SPSS version 27. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-six (166/217,76.5%) of respondents had heard of rotavirus infection., while 86.5% (142/166) of them had knowledge that vaccines are the main preventive measure, and 69.3% (115/166) were aware of the recent rotavirus vaccine introduction into the National Programme on Immunization (NPI). Ninety-one percent (91%) (169/217) were ready to accept the rotavirus vaccine because it is safe and useful to the health of their children. Only 3.7% (7/217) of respondents had some safety concerns about the rotavirus vaccine. Fifty percent (50%; 108/217) respondents had given their children rotavirus vaccines (either from private facilities before introduction into NIP or following the introduction). Regarding associated factors, women who had tertiary education were three times more likely than those with lower educational levels to have knowledge of rotavirus (aOR=2.9; 95%CI=1.425-6.028; p=<0.001). Respondents emphasized the need for more information on vaccine effectiveness and safety, with the medical doctor having the highest confidence to provide information about immunization. CONCLUSION: Although the present study showed high levels of knowledge and good attitudes towards rotavirus and rotavirus vaccination, there are still some vaccine effectiveness and safety concerns by mothers that need to be addressed through more public awareness and campaigns.

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Knowledge Assessment of Rota Virus Vaccine and Its Association With Maternal Education: A Cross Sectional Study Among Mothers Visiting Kuwait Teaching Hospital- Peshawar, Pakistan

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Predictors of Uptake of Rotavirus Vaccination Amongst Disadvantaged Communities in Pakistan

Predictors of Uptake of Rotavirus Vaccination Amongst Disadvantaged Communities in Pakistan

Acceptance of Childhood Rotavirus Vaccine Among Mothers at The Point of Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction: A case study from Awka Anambra State Nigeria

Acceptance of Childhood Rotavirus Vaccine Among Mothers at The Point of Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction: A case study from Awka Anambra State Nigeria

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