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Published in: BMC Pediatrics 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research article

Factors underlying inadequate parents’ awareness regarding pediatrics immunization: findings of cross-sectional study in Mosul- Iraq

Authors: Omer Qutaiba B Al-lela, Mohd Baidi Bahari, Muhannad RM Salih, Mustafa G Al-abbassi, Ramadan M Elkalmi, Shazia Q Jamshed

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Since last 100 years, immunization rate is one of the best public health outcome and service indicators. However, the immunization system is still imperfect; there are many countries that still have unvaccinated children. Parental decisions regarding immunization are very important to improve immunization rate. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between parental knowledge-practice (KP) regarding immunization with family and immunization providers’ factors.

Methods

This is a prospective cross-sectional study design. Immunization knowledge and practices among 528 Iraqi parents were evaluated through validated questionnaire. Familial data and immunization provider’s characteristics were collected from parents through interview.

Results

More than half of respondents/study population (66.1%) have adequate knowledge- practice scores. Significant associations were noted for knowledge-practice groups with father’s education level, mother’s education level, mother’s age at delivery, number of preschool children, parents gender, family income, provider types, and birth place (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Immunization campaigns and awareness are required to improve parents’ knowledge and practice regarding immunization. The study results reinforce recommendations for use of educational programmes to improve the immunization knowledge and practice.
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Metadata
Title
Factors underlying inadequate parents’ awareness regarding pediatrics immunization: findings of cross-sectional study in Mosul- Iraq
Authors
Omer Qutaiba B Al-lela
Mohd Baidi Bahari
Muhannad RM Salih
Mustafa G Al-abbassi
Ramadan M Elkalmi
Shazia Q Jamshed
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-14-29

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