TL;DR
A small fraction of parents of children in this study had doubts, and/or lacked understanding of immunization schedule and its importance led to less-than-optimal rates of children being immunized or vaccinated in the study region.
Introduction: Immunization is among the most effective and least costly interventions for preventing infectious diseases. This study assessed mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from...
This study examined the knowledge and acceptance of childhood immunization against killer diseases in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Immunization remains one of the most cost-effective public health strategies for preventing childhood morbidity and mortality, yet uptake varies significantly acros...
The immunization status of children with chronic illnesses is determined, and a high rate of complete vaccination according to the routine vaccination schedule was observed, but non-routine vaccinations were administered at low rates.
Strong trust in vaccines among parents is revealed, with high support for their safety, effectiveness, and mandatory implementation, as well as recognition of their community-wide benefits, however, gaps in knowledge and barriers to vaccination access underscore the need for professional communication.
Adherence to the vaccination schedule among children younger than one year was insufficient, highlighting the need to strengthen educational interventions for parents, improve access to vaccination services, and implement strategies that promote timely childhood immunization in primary healthcare settings.
Background: Immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and reducing under-five morbidity and mortality. Despite improvements in vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunization Programme, some children fail to complete the recommended schedule....
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