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ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2021

Public Knowledge and Opinion on Childhood Routine Immunizations in Two Major Cities of Anambra State, Nigeria.

Angus Nnamdi Oli, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Abraham Faith Ozumba, Obinna Henry Agbaenyi, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Stanley Kenechukwu Onah, Jude C Okoro, Christian Chukwuemeka Ifezulike, George O Emechebe

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Angus Nnamdi OliDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-8519-2555
Uchenna Chukwunonso OgwaluonyeDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Chinyere Ukamaka OnuboguDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Anambra State, 435101, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-5277-6914
Abraham Faith OzumbaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Obinna Henry AgbaenyiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Kenneth Nchekwube OkekeDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Anambra State, 435101, Nigeria.
Stanley Kenechukwu OnahDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Anambra State, 435101, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-8136-2756
Jude C OkoroDepartment of Paediatrics, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Imo State, 473271, Nigeria.
Christian Chukwuemeka IfezulikeDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka Campus, Awka, Anambra State, 420108, Nigeria.
George O EmechebeDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka Campus, Awka, Anambra State, 420108, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-5999-8109
Nnamdi Azikiwe University · NGChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University · NGImo State University Teaching Hospital · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImmunization programs suffer recurrent setbacks in developing countries. PURPOSE: We evaluated the knowledge and opinion of parents towards childhood immunization. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 2400 parents/guardians in two major Anambra cities.

resultsThe male:female ratio was 1:1 and about two-third (64.3%) of respondents were aged 21-40 years. The majority were married (85.0%), Christians (88.3%), and had heard about childhood immunization (92.3%) mainly from formal settings (56.5%). A little above half (56.2%) of them correctly cited "disease prevention" as reason for childhood immunization. A larger proportion of those that gave this correct response worked in tertiary institutions and had post-secondary school education (

conclusionAwareness of the term "immunization" was high although knowledge of its indication did not measure up with this awareness, especially among the less educated. Most parents, especially those who worked in tertiary institutions,r had higher income, or education, were favorably disposed towards opinions that could positively influence immunization uptake. Efforts should be intensified at improving awareness on the indication, benefits and safety of immunization, and improving public opinions in order to optimize childhood immunization.

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acceptabilitychildrenparentsSoutheast Nigeriavaccination

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