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Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Optional and National Immunization Programme Vaccines Among Mothers Delivering at a Tertiary Care Centre in Dehradun

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Mohd Shah Fahd, Muhammad Shahid, Gurpreet Kour
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.7.2024.3988-3994

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Background- The future of any nation or community belongs to the children. This fact has therefore led to the focus of public health on reducing mortality and morbidity to nurture, preserve, and ensure the continuity of the human race. Materials and Methods – The present study is descriptive cross-sectional study which was carried out on mothers’ knowledge & attitude regarding immunization. The study design was chosen so as to provide snapshot of the knowledge and attitude of mothers’ regarding immunization. Results – 80.7% mothers there was no need for vaccination against seasonal influenza. When questioned about breastfeeding after immunization; 46% said baby could be fed immediately and according to 54% breastfeeding should be held up to 2-3 hours post vaccination. Conclusion – Low maternal literacy and knowledge regarding vaccine and immunization schedule, poor socio-economic status and residence in rural areas are associated with low immunization coverage.

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