A cross-sectional study on the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of mothers and caregivers on immunization in Quezon City.
- Author:
Ryana Anjela D. Quero
;
Pamela Agatha A. Puno
;
Anne Marie P. Qua
;
Robert John T. Quiroz
;
Timothy Jorge L. Quenery
;
Pristine Joy B. Polido
;
Lia Veronique S. Priela
;
Gunjan V. Prithiani
;
Melvin V. Prudente, Jr.
;
Joselle C. Pua
;
Grace E. Brizuela
1
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vaccination;
knowledge;
attitude and practices
- MeSH:
Immunization
- From:
Health Sciences Journal
2019;8(2):101-107
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:Despite establishing immunization as an effective approach, the number of deaths from immunizable diseases among 0 to 14 years old remained high in 2012. This prompted the researchers to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers/caregivers regarding the immunization of their children.
METHODS:The research utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design. An interviewer-guided validated questionnaire was administered to mothers and caregivers with at least one child 12 months or younger who was eligible for immunization.
RESULTS:Around half of the 211 respondents were aged 20-35 years old, married and living in their own home. A large percentage were unemployed, and the highest educational attainment was high school. Most respondents had one child in care undergoing immunization, mostly in a health center. Results showed that all respondents scored below the MPL for knowledge. For attitude, all scored above the MPL. Only 45.02% of mothers/caregivers scored above the MPL for practices.
CONCLUSION:Despite poor knowledge, mothers and caregivers displayed good attitude towards immunization, however this did not translate into bringing their children for vaccination.
- Full text:A cross-sectional study on the knowledge, attitude.pdf
