Mothers’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding child immunization, and the association with child immunization status in Medan City during the COVID-19 pandemic

Elbert, B J; Zainumi, Cut Meliza; Pujiastuti, R.A. Dwi; Yaznil, Muhammad Rizki; Yanni, Gema Nazri; Alona, Ivana; Lubis, Inke Nadia D.

doi:10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.03.014

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“…The 95.5% proportion of respondents with good knowledge of childhood vaccination in this study was high compared with the 86% reported among Saudi Arabian mothers [ 65 ], and very high compared with the 27 – 37.2% reported by other authors among Indonesian, Egyptian and Ethiopian parents [ 53 , 70 – 72 ], and similar to the 91.7 – 94.4% reported among mothers in Italy and Greece [ 73 , 74 ]. In another study on mothers' knowledge towards children's vaccination in Lebanon, good knowledge depended on physician’s communication [ 1 ].…”

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confidence: 79%

Knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination in Rwanda

Mbonigaba,

Yu,

Reñosa

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Introduction Knowledge and trust are some of the contributing factors to vaccine acceptance(VA) and Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is one of the top threats to global health. A significant drop in childhood vaccination has been observed in recent years. One important reason that influences mothers' choice to either postpone or avoid children's vaccinations is knowledge and trust in childhood vaccines. This study aimed to assess mothers' knowledge and trust on vaccination of their children, and to examine the association between vaccination knowledge and selected socio-demographic factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 2022 to March 2022 to assess the knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination. Data was collected with self-administered questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to assess factors associated with childhood vaccine knowledge and trust. Results Of the 2,126 Rwandan parents who participated in the study, the proportions with good knowledge of – and good trust in childhood vaccination were 95.5% and 91.4%, respectively. The popular sources of information about childhood vaccination were health care professionals (91.8%) and mass media (28.9%). Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that good knowledge of – and trust in childhood vaccination were associated with the relationship with child(ren), education, occupation, and monthly income. The Multinomial logistic regression also revealed that the determinants of good knowledge of – and trust in childhood vaccination were; caregiver (p = 4.0 × 10–4, adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR); 1.7, 95%C.I; 1.3 – 2.3), no formal educational status (p = 3.3 × 10–2, aOR; 1.7, 95%C.I; 1.0 – 3.0), the unemployed occupational status (p = 2.4 × 10–2, aOR; 1.2, 95%C.I; 1.0 – 1.4), and persons on more than $401 per month (p = 2.0 × 10–4, aOR; 3.5, 95%C.I; 1.8 – 6.8). Conclusion The majority of parents in Rwanda had both good knowledge of—and good trust regarding childhood vaccination. Public health strategies to promote vaccination, education programmes as well as improved communication tools between health care professionals/traditional leaders/religious leaders and parents need to be considered to achieve favourable vaccination attitudes and practices for all parents in Rwanda.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination in Rwanda

Mbonigaba,

Yu,

Reñosa

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…Another study conducted in Pakistan found a significant relationship between the number of siblings and the knowledge level of parents regarding immunization (Jelly et al, 2023). In addition, a study conducted in Medan City, Indonesia, found that mothers with a high education level were more likely to have high knowledge regarding immunization than mothers with a low education level (Elbert et al, 2023). The same study also found that mothers with low to moderate knowledge regarding immunization were less likely to have completed their child's immunization.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…The study revealed that mothers who received support from their families were more likely to have children who completed the immunization process. Another study conducted in Medan City, Indonesia, found that mothers with a high education level were more likely to have high knowledge regarding immunization than mothers with a low education level (Elbert et al, 2023). Since family support can influence a mother's decision-making process and access to healthcare services, it is plausible that family support could also impact the completion of basic immunization.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Providing Complete Basic Immunization in Toddlers

Handiny,

Tari,

Oresti

2023

J.Health Sciences and Epidemiology

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Complete basic immunization (CBI) in toddlers is a crucial aspect of public health. It can protect children from infections that can kill or disable them. Nevertheless, the CBI is still low in the working area of Lubuk Buaya Public Health Center, standing at 49.7%, while the national target achievement is 95%, indicating a disparity of 45.3%. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the provision of complete basic immunization to toddlers in Pasia Nan Tigo Village, Lubuk Buaya Public Health Center Working Area. The type of research was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The researchers conducted the study from March to August 2023. The population of this study were mothers who had toddlers who were residing in Pasia Nan Tigo Village, as many as 105 people. Accidental sampling was used to collect 51 respondents. We obtained data by questionnaire and interview. We analyzed the data using the chi-square test. The result found that 58.8% of respondents did not provide complete basic immunization to toddlers, 64.7% of respondents had a low level of knowledge, 60.8% of respondents did not have available facilities and infrastructure, 62.7% of respondents stated that the role of health workers was not satisfying, and 62.7% of respondents did not get family support. The level of knowledge, availability of facilities and infrastructure, the role of health workers, and family support were associated with the provision of complete basic immunization in toddlers. Knowledge, facilities and infrastructure, health workers, and family support are factors that can influence the provision of complete basic immunization for toddlers. It is expected for the head of the Lubuk Buaya Public Health Center to complete Integrated Healthcare Center tools such as reading materials, brochures, and leaflets so that Integrated Healthcare Center services can motivate cadres to change the mother’s behavior. Keywords: CBI, Knowledge, Facilities and Infrastructure, Health Worker, Family Support ,

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“…Despite the fact that Uganda has an active and mandatory National Immunisation Programme and laws that encourage immunisation and make it illegal for carers to purposefully fail to take their children for routine immunisation, Hoima, one of the largest districts in western Uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has consistently performed poorly with low routine immunisation coverage [15]. Mothers' knowledge, attitude, and practice play an important role in achieving complete immunisation before the first birthday of the child; previous parent factors are also contributing to the success or failure of immunization programs [19]. Also, knowledge, attitude, and practice studies provide information about the people's awareness of certain topics, their feelings, and their [20].…”

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Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Childhood Immunisation: A Cross-sectional Study at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital

Madanda

2024

NIJBAS

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Public health continues to place a high priority on childhood vaccination, but successful immunisation programmes depend on an understanding of mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) towards vaccination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mothers' knowledge of kid immunisation at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital (KAB). A cross-sectional survey was carried out on a sample of women who visited the pediatric clinics of the hospital. Employing structured questionnaires, data were gathered and then subjected to both descriptive and inferential analysis. The findings showed that people's understanding varied, and certain misconceptions were noted. Although worries regarding the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations remained, attitudes towards them were largely positive. High vaccination rates were found in practice; however, accessibility and awareness issues were also recognised as impediments. The aforementioned results highlight the significance of customised educational initiatives and enhanced accessibility in achieving maximum vaccination rates and successfully addressing vaccine-preventable illnesses. Keywords: Assessment, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Childhood Vaccination.

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Mothers’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding child immunization, and the association with child immunization status in Medan City during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 6 publications

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Knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination in Rwanda

Knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination in Rwanda

Factors Associated with Providing Complete Basic Immunization in Toddlers

Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Childhood Immunisation: A Cross-sectional Study at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital

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