Knowledge and Practice of Childhood Immunization among Men with Infants in Enugu Metropolis
Chekwube Catherine Agu, C. N. Onwasigwe, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, C. C. N. Vincent, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Calista Ndidi Adike, Chukwum J. Okafor, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Lizzy Agunwah, Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 5–15 · Published 31 Jul 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39B32174Abstract
Background: Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. Immunization saves millions of lives. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the knowledge and practice of childhood immunization among men with infants in Enugu Metropolis. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study using multi stage sampling involving 81 men with infants in Ogbete Main Market Enugu. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 22 adopting descriptive statistics and chi square to test difference and relationship between variables. P-values <0.05 were taken to be level of significance. Results: Findings indicated that median, mean ± standard deviation of the men’s age are 35, 35.8 ± 3.5 respectively. Men’s total knowledge level was significantly associated with their level of education (P<0.05) and their level of practice was significantly associated with their religion (????2 =35.7, df = 8, P=0.000). Conclusion: This study concludes that the men studied had good knowledge and poor practices of immunization.
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