Mothers' knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding child immunization, and the association with child immunization status in Medan City during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to healthcare access worldwide and has impacted basic childhood immunization services. A decline in immunization coverage can cause immunity gaps and lead to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Our study evaluated the association between mothers' knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding immunization and child immunization status during the COVID-19 pandemic in Medan, Indonesia.

Methods

An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April to November 2021. Mothers with children aged 0-12 months were interviewed about their knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding immunization, and their child's immunization status.

Results

Of 196 participants, 46.5% had low knowledge on immunization, 41.3% had

SUBMITTER: Elbert B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10157388 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature