Assess the Utilization of Immunization Services among Under-five Children

Preethy Jawahar, Anju Elizabath Abraham, Anju Maria Joy, Anju Varghese, Annamol Baby, Annie Mary John

Abstract


A descriptive study was conducted to assess the utilization of immunization among 110 under-five children in Aikkaranad Grama Panchayath. The objectives of the study were to assess the utilization of immunization among under-five children and find the association between utilization with demographic variables. Quantitative research approach and a descriptive survey design were adopted for the study. Convenient sampling method was used to select 110 under-five children. Data collection was done using a structured tool. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and presented in tables and graphs. The study findings revealed that out of 110 samples, all under-five children included in this study were fully immunized (100%) up to the age irrespective of any socio-demographic variable. This study concluded that 110 under-five samples were fully immunized up to the age because of adequate mother’s awareness about immunization, appropriate utilization of cost-effective community health services nearby and effective health services provided by community health workers.

 


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijchn.v2i2.1382

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