Knowledge of EPI Vaccination among Primigravida Mothers

Abstract

Background: To reduce childhood morbidity and mortality, vaccination is the most cost effective public health intervention. Aim: To assess the knowledge of EPI vaccination among primigravida mothers Methods: This cross sectional survey was conducted in the department of Paediatrics, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore from April to September 2017. A validated questionnaire was used. By non-probability convenient sampling technique, a total of 100 primigravida mothers were interviewed. SPSS 22 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The study participants were 100 primigravida mothers. Most of the mothers (57%) were ≤ 25 years. Out of 100, 28% mothers were illiterate, 73% were house wives while 38% belong to middle socioeconomic status. Most of the primigravida mothers had good knowledge about BCG, Polio, Measles but some of the mothers were uncertain regarding vaccination of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, HiB and rotavirus. However, the educational status was statistically significantly related for mother’s knowledge of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcus and rotavirus. Conclusion: Although primigravida mothers had good knowledge about BCG, Polio, Measles but some of the mothers were uncertain regarding vaccination of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, HiB and rotavirus in EPI. Higher educational level had positive relation with mother’s knowledge of vaccination.