scholarly journals Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers Towards Immunization of Children Under-Five Years in Farato, Gambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 189-199
Author(s):  
Lamin Kanyi
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Vaccine Dose ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Globally, immunization coverage dropped from 86% in 2019 to 83% in 2020. An estimated 23 million children under one year did not receive basic vaccines, which is the highest number since 2009. Thus, this study aimed at identifying factors influencing the knowledge and attitude of mothers of under-five children towards immunization in Farato, The Gambia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the peri-urban community of Farato. A sample of 132 mothers were conveniently sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, and proportions were used to present the results of this study. The study revealed a low level of knowledge of mothers towards immunization. About 25% of mothers cannot clearly explain immunization; 23% knew that the first vaccine dose should be administered to a child at birth or soon after, and 60% were found to be unaware if their children were immunized. This indicates that the concept of immunization is not even clear to mothers and also showcased inadequate knowledge. However, 70% highlighted that immunization prevents infections and enhances child survival. Inadequate knowledge about immunization, literacy and education level, occupation of mothers, inadequate information from health workers, and limited information among mothers were major influencing factors to drop-out of immunization uptake. The study suggests that mothers need to be taught what immunization is about and its importance to children. At health facilities and clinic sites, health workers need to continue communicating to mothers on the importance of immunization to enlighten them about immunization.

scholarly journals Determinan Perilaku Ibu Dalam Imunisasi Dasar Pada Anak Usia 12-23 Bulan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-165
Author(s):  
Lailatul Rahmawati ◽  
Widya Rizki Septianingtyas
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Immunization Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

The immunization program for infants aims to get every baby to get a complete basic immunization. Basic immunization status in children can be influenced by several factors related to community behavior towards immunization. The role of mothers in the immunization program is very important because in general, the parenting responsibility is given to parents, especially mothers. The Jelbuk and Klatakan health centers have the lowest complete basic immunization coverage in Jember in 2015 and 2016. The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of maternal behavior in basic immunization in children aged 12-23 months. This type of research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional research design. This research was conducted in the working area of ​​the Health Centers in Jelbuk and Klatakan in August-September 2017. Data collected from 100 mothers who had children aged 12-23 months. The sampling method is cluster random sampling. The results of the study using logistic regression tests showed that the level of knowledge and attitudes affected the basic immunization status of children aged 12-23 months with p-values ​​of 0.002 and 0,000, respectively. Knowledge and attitude of the mother are factors that can influence the completeness of basic immunization, therefore it is recommended to health workers to improve health promotion, especially about immunization so that basic immunization coverage can be increased and the risk of diseases that can be prevented by immunization can be reduced.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Pregnant Women in Preparation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) at Grobogan Regencys

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 276-285
Author(s):  
Aniestia Yuliana ◽  
M. Zen Rahfiludin ◽  
Sri Achadi Nugraheni
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Exclusive breastfeeding will be realized if mother start implementing Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) program. The purpose of this study is to investigate factors influencing pregnant women in preparation for early breastfeeding initiation (IMD) in Grobogan regency. Study method is quantitative with cross-sectional design. Total population is 716 pregnant women with minimal of 85 sample after calculations. To anticipate drop out, 100 samples will be collected. Independent variable is the factors influencing preparation of IMD in pregnant women and dependent variable is preparation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD). Data was analyzed using multiple logistic regression. The analysis showed no significant relation between factors such as education, knowledge, attitudes, breastfeeding experience, husband/family support, participation in classes of pregnant women, the role of health workers with preparation for IMD. In contrast, the variable trust had a significance value of 0.001 <0.05. We conclude that IMD preparation of pregnant women is most influenced by trust.

scholarly journals EPI Coverage among Under 5 Children Attending Pediatric Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
Farah Naz Shoma ◽  
Nadim Ahmed Shah ◽  
Mst Naznin Sarker ◽  
M M Shahin Ul Islam ◽  
Tania Saad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

This cross-sectional study was carried out among 1000 children between 10 months to 5 years of age during November 2004 to February 2005 attended in the department of pediatrics, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) with different childhood illness. Aim of study was to know the Immunization (EPI) coverage, dropout rate and factors influencing dropout. According to parent's statement, 82.5% of the children were fully, 16.1% were partially and 1.4% were non-immunized. Specific immunization coverage revealed that, 97.3% were immunized with BCG, 96.7% with DPT1/OPV1, 92.9% with DPT2/OPV2, 91% with DPT3/OPV3 & 84% with measles vaccine. Among the BCG vaccinated children 91.77% had BCG scar. Drop out of DPT1-DPT3 was 5.78% & DPT1- measles was 12.88%. The main reason found for non-immunization were lack of faith in programme (57.1%), lack of awareness (21.4%), and fear of side effects (21.4%), whereas lack of awareness (41.6%) and illness of child (32.9%) played role behind drop out. Drop out cases were found to be associated with female sex, parent's illiteracy, higher number of children in the family and father's occupation (p<0.001), whereas mothers occupation had no independent effect on coverage (p>0.05). The study findings suggested that despite the effort taken by Government and NGOs to expand coverage, dropout rates are unacceptably high. To combat this challenge counseling and motivation on EPI, improvement of information system, health education and training of health workers are required. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v7i2.13499 Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2012;7(2): 59-62  

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS DIARRHEAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN SHENDI TOWN

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Omar Yousof Mohamed Ali
Keyword(s):  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diarrheal Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Diarrheal diseases are a collection of diseases caused by multiple viral, bacterial, and parasitic organisms that share common symptoms, and it’s defined as the passage of three or more loose or liquid stool per day. This Descriptive community based cross sectional study was conducted in Shendi Town during the year2015To study Knowledge and Attitude towards diarrheal disease in children under five years. A system of simple random sampling allocation was followed to select the sample for coverage of diarrhea disease in Shendi town. The data was collected through instructed questionnaire according to SNAP standard Questionnaire which contains 20 closed ended questions with  simple language that was been easily to understood by the respondents . The collected data was analyzed by entering it into computer and analyzed using both Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences Program (spss). The results then presented in tables and figures, and then subjected to additional statistical analyses T test to find associations and statistical significance by finding P value. The most important conclusions revealed from the study is, Most of mothers (55%) seek medical treatment when their children got diarrhea. The most important recommendations emerged from this study, Government and Shendi local authorities must educate mothers on diarrheal disease prevention and rehydration, Sufficient programs and facilities should be made available for family planning, Give oriented task health education to health workers.

scholarly journals Factors influencing incomplete immunization among under five years old children at CHUK hospital, Nyarugenge district, Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3787
Author(s):  
Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo ◽  
Elizabeth Orua
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Study Results

Background: Low-income countries still have challenges with vaccine-preventable diseases, despite improvement in immunization coverage in Rwanda, cases of drop out and incomplete immunization persists.Methods: The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional approach with the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques on a population of 186 guardians/mothers with their under five children. Convenience sampling techniques was used to draw study sample size of 127 that attends the clinic and approval to participate in the study.  Data was obtained from validated study instruments and immunization records over a period of one month.Results: Study results showed that religion (p=0.01), gender (p=0.03), age (p=0.009) and educational status (p=0.04) influenced incomplete immunizations. About 78 (61.4%) respondents are unaware that vaccines prevents specific diseases, while 61 (48.0%) were too busy with other duty at the time of immunizations and 89 (70.1%) Participants do not see the need to complete the immunization. Furthermore, the age of the mother Knowledge of child immunization and hospital delivery were statistically significant with (p<0.05). Immunization cards and histories verified showed about 120 (94.4%) children were fully immunized, 46(24.5 %) were partially immunized and 67 (52.8%) children immunized before age one.Conclusions: A number of children were not fully immunized in their first year of life; others were inappropriately vaccinated. Emphasis made on completion of immunization schedule.

The Effect of Counselling Intervention during Antenatal Care on the Knowledge and Attitude about Danger Signs in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Takalar Regency -

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Nurhikmah ◽  
Tahir Abdullah ◽  
Stang ◽  
Suriah ◽  
Andi Imam Arundhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: This study was to examine the effects of counselling delivered during antenatal care on the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy.Methods: This was a pre-experimental design using one group pre- and post-test only. This study was conducted in Takalar, specifically within Sanrobone Community Health Service working area. Takalar is located in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia and this area is coastal with the majority of people working as a fisherman. Participants of this study were pregnant women living in the villages which are included in the working area of Sanrobone Community Health Service.Results: The study shows that counselling improved knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy (p=0.011 and p=0.025, respectively). The number of pregnant women with good knowledge and positive attitude increased after the intervention (43.8% vs 93.8%, 62.5% vs 93.8%, respectively).Conclusions: In can be concluded that intervention by means of counselling can improve the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to implement the counselling program delivered by health workers in Community Health Service in order to mitigate the risk of maternal mortality.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Gizi Balita Dengan Pertumbuhan Berat Badan Balita Pada KMS di Posyandu Dusun Banggel Desa Jebeng Kecamatan Slahung Kabupaten Ponorogo.

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Eliya Rohmah ◽  
Muniati Murniati ◽  
Binti Nurdianasari
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
High School Graduates ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Weight Growth ◽  
Weight Drop ◽  
And Function ◽  
Relationship Of

The growth of toddlers can be known if each month weighed. Weighing results arerecorded in KMS, and between the KMS weight point of last month's weighing results andthe month's weighing results are attributed to a line. Based on the results of preliminarystudy on 7 mothers found out the results of two primary school graduates, 2 mothers ofjunior high school, and 3 mothers of high school graduates. Then the mother was askedabout the nutrition of toddlers aged 1-5 years and 4 mothers know but do not understandthe whole while 3 mothers do not know at all about nutrition balita1-5 years, from 7mother toddler 3 balitanya experience weight gain while 4 balita weight drop .This study aims to determine the relationship of mother's knowledge about the nutrition ofchildren under five with weight growth of children under five. The design of this researchis analytical method with Cross Sectional approach. With the total population of 61respondents, the sample of the research is 31 respondents using sampling technique thatis accidental sampling. Data collection was obtained by questionnaire and view of KMS.Data were analyzed using spearman rank.The result of the research shows that from 31 respondents, most of BB did not increasewith 19 respondents (61,3%) and almost half of them were less knowledge with 14respondents (45,2%). Statistical test using spearman rankdidapatkan ρ = 0.000 withsignificance level ρ <0,05 then Ho is rejected which means there is relationship of motherknowledge about nutrition of balita with growth of BB and level of closeness strongrelation.Based on the results of the study is expected health workers, especially midwives toimprove the role and function of services for the community in providing healthinformation, especially about the importance of weight growth in toddlers.

scholarly journals Predictors of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests’ Utilisation Among Healthcare Workers in Zamfara State

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Rabi ◽  
Ahmad A. Umar ◽  
Saheed Gidado ◽  
A.A Gobir ◽  
Izuchukwu F. Obi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Health Extension Workers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing

AbstractIntroductionEarly diagnosis and prompt and effective treatment is one of the pillars of malaria control Malaria case management guidelines recommend diagnostic testing before treatment using malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) or microscopy and this was adopted in Nigeria in 2010. However, despite the deployment of mRDT, the use of mRDTs by health workers varies by settings. This study set out to assess factors influencing utilisation of mRDT among healthcare workers in Zamfara State, Nigeria.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out among 306 healthcare workers selected using multistage sampling from six Local Government Areas between January and February 2017. Mixed method was used for data collection. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on knowledge, use of mRDT and factors influencing utilization. An observational checklist was used to assess the availability of mRDT in the six months prior to this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as means and proportions. Association between mRDT use and independent variables was tested using Chi square while multiple regression was used to determine predictors of use at 5% level of significance.ResultsMean age of respondents was 36.0 ± 9.4years. Overall, 198 (64.7%) of health workers had good knowledge of mRDT; malaria RDT was available in 33 (61.1%) facilities. Routine use of mRDT was reported by 253 (82.7%) healthcare workers. This comprised 89 (35.2%) laboratory scientists/technicians, 89 (35.2%) community health extension workers/community health officers; 59 (23.3%) nurses and 16 (6.3%) doctors. Predictors of mRDT utilisation were good knowledge of mRDT (adjusted OR (aOR):3.3, CI: 1.6-6.7), trust in mRDT results (aOR: 4.0, CI: 1.9 - 8.2), having being trained on mRDT (aOR: 2.7, CI: 1.2 - 6.6), and provision of free mRDT (aOR: 2.3, CI: 1.0 - 5.0).ConclusionThis study demonstrated that healthcare worker utilisation of mRDT was associated with health worker and health system-related factors that are potentially modifiable. There is need to sustain training of healthcare workers on benefits of using mRDT and provision of free mRDT in health facilities.

scholarly journals School Environmental Factors Influencing Female Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Iringa Municipality

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Chesco Aloyce Motto
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

This study intended to explore the school environmental factors influencing female pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools at Iringa Municipality. A cross-sectional study design was used where structured questionnaire using open and closed ended questionnaire as well as interviews to participants were used to collect primary information from 123 girls’ pupils and 36 key informants from seven selected public primary schools. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics (SPSS). The study findings revealed that harsh environmental factors contributing to poor academic performance through sexual harassment by pest teachers, longer distance of a female pupils form schools that affect pupils attendance and drop out, Shortage of teaching and learning resources as well as facilities i.e. text books, library and shortage of latrines  while teaching and learning it is difficult for them to deriver pedagogical principal of teaching following large class size 68-80, and the bias attitude of the teacher towards subject matter that girls are always do performs poor in science subjects than boys. Finally, the study recommends that the government should build hostels for standard six and seven female pupils for solving the issue of long distance and drop out. Good and enough latrines should be built for girls and boys. Teachers should be well trained in order to handle girls well and also government should organize regular workshops for teachers. Either girls pupils should all the time helped by both male and female teachers in their problems and academic matters openly to avoid bias and mistrust among male teachers.

scholarly journals A knowledge and attitude of school teachers towards learning disabilities in Bishnupur district, Manipur: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 823
Author(s):  
Anaswara S. Asok ◽  
Pooja Akoijam ◽  
Avantika Gupta ◽  
Brogen Singh Akoijam
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Favourable Attitude ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Learning problems significantly interfere with academic activities that require reading, mathematical or writing skills. In India 10-14% of children have specific learning disability. The teacher with adequate knowledge of learning disabilities and skills or competencies can do better justice to the children than teacher with general pedagogy backgrounds. The study aimed to assess the teacher’s knowledge and attitude towards learning disabilities and to determine the association between knowledge and attitude with their background characteristics.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 181 teachers of both government and private schools of Bishnupur. Data collected using self-administered questionnaires assessing the knowledge and attitude. Data entered in IBM SPSS 21. Data was expressed using descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test   was used to check significance between proportions.Results: Data was collected from 181 teachers. Mean age of participants was 42.7±1 and 59.1% of them worked in govt. schools and 40.9% in private. 48.1% of them had adequate knowledge on learning disabilities. Majority (93.9%) had favourable attitude. Association between type of school the teachers taught and knowledge was found to be significant (p<0.05). There was no significant association between attitude with any of the socio-demographic variables.Conclusions: More than half of the teachers had inadequate knowledge on learning disabilities while majority of them had favourable attitude. Teachers belonging to govt. schools had better knowledge on learning disabilities.

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