Table 2 Perception of Caregivers on vaccination and its uses
Perception items | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Wants my child to be vaccinated | ||
Yes | 189 | 94.5 |
No | 11 | 5.5 |
Vaccination can prevent childhood illness | ||
Yes | 191 | 95.5 |
No | 9 | 4.5 |
Should your child be vaccinated | ||
Yes | 154 | 77.0 |
No | 46 | 23.0 |
Vaccines are harmful | ||
Yes | 52 | 26.0 |
No | 148 | 74.0 |
Diseases vaccine prevents* | ||
Tuberculosis | 153 | 76.5 |
Diptheria Pertusis Tetanus (DPT) | 69 | 34.5 |
Measles-Rubella | 111 | 55.5 |
Hepatitis B | 90 | 45.0 |
Pneumonia | 148 | 74.0 |
Meningitis | 115 | 57.5 |
Poliomyelitis | 133 | 66.5 |
Rota Virus | 125 | 62.5 |
Yellow fever | 103 | 51.5 |
Children vaccinated during campaigns | ||
Yes | 177 | 88.5 |
No | 23 | 11.5 |
Routine vaccinations and campaigns are important | ||
Yes | 191 | 95.5 |
No | 9 | 4.5 |