A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in mothers visiting an urban health center at Shivaji Nagar (Govandi) Mumbai, regarding immunization of their children (05 years).

Dr. Mahesh B. Jajulwar; Dr. Daniel A. Saji

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in mothers visiting an urban health center at Shivaji Nagar (Govandi) Mumbai, regarding immunization of their children (05 years).

Dr. Mahesh B. Jajulwar, Dr. Daniel A. Saji

Abstract :

Background: Immunization forms the major focus of child survival programs throughout the world.

Methods: A descriptive study with study population were mothers having at least one child under 5 years of age, visiting the urban health center. A period sampling based study of 150 women conducted from 1st December 2014 to 31st December 2014.

Results: Out of 150 mothers studied in an urban health center OPD, 62 % of mothers had good knowledge regarding immunization. 98% of mothers had a positive attitude towards immunization and 95.9% of the children were fully immunized.

Conclusion: There was a good knowledge, positive attitude and practice of immunization in mothers.