Table 2 Attitudes and Knowledge of Mothers in Rural Nigeria on some aspects of Immunization
Variable | N (339) | % |
|---|---|---|
Feels that Immunization is beneficial | 336 | 99.1 |
Would advise other mothers to get their children immunized | 336 | 99.1 |
Correct definition/purpose of immunization | 216 | 63.7 |
Correct knowledge of number of times oral polio should be received | 254 | 74.9 |
Correct knowledge of the age at which measles vaccine is received | 290 | 85.5 |
Correct knowledge that vaccination schedule should be completed before 12 months | 304 | 89.7 |
Knowledge of vaccine preventable Symptoms | ||
Cough (Tuberculosis/Pertussis) | 284 | 83.8 |
Difficulty in breathing (Diphtheria) | 122 | 36.0 |
Skin rash (measles) | 211 | 62.2 |
Paralysis (Poliomyelitis) | 244 | 72.0 |
Jaundice (yellow fever/hepatitis B) | 189 | 55.8 |
High fever (Pertussis) | 209 | 61.7 |