Knowledge, attitude and practice of parents regarding immunization at a tertiary care hospital of Rohtak city

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Ravi Yadav, Vaswani, N.D., Alok Khanna, Pooja Tripathi and Aditi Singh (Department of Pediatrics, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Rohtak, Haryana)
Brain Kumar (Department of Pediatrics, Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi)

One of the best indicators for public health outcome and service is the immunization rates of the country. Knowledge of parents regarding immunization is one of the key factor affecting immunization rates in the society. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge attitude and practice of parents regarding immunization and its correlation with the immunization status of the child. Across-sectional study was done in the immunization room of a tertiary care hospital in Rohtak city to evaluate immunization KP of parents from 12 Jan 2015 to 20 Jan 2015 who came for immunization of their child. Atotal of 104 parents were interviewed by using a predesigned questionnaire. Out of 104 parents interviewed 73 have got their child fully immunized .63%children were from urban areas. Children with highly educated mothers were more likely to miss their immunization schedule. Local health care workers were the prime source of information regarding immunization services. Child’s health status was most important factor in missing immunization doses at specified time. Negative attitude of parents was the most important factor affecting the immunization status of the child. Mother’s age, education, working status, socioeconomic status do not significantly affected the immunization pattern. Aggressive information dissemination and involvement of family are crucial for achieving higher immunization rates in the society.