A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE AMONG PRIMI GRAVIDA MOTHERS VISITING OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT DHIRAJ HOSPITAL WITH THE VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET Authors: Trivedi H , SHAH D, SHAH G, SHAH M AND SHAH N
ABSTRACT
Background: The study was conducted to assess the knowledge of Immunization Schedules
among Primi gravida Mothers at Dhiraj Hospital's outpatient department. The aim was to
develop an informative booklet. The chapter covers the study's findings, discussions,
conclusions, implications, suggestions, and recommendations related to maternal
immunization knowledge.
Aim: The main aim of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding the Immunization
Schedule among primi Gravida mothers in Dhiraj Hospital, Vadodara. Material and Method:
The samples of the study were selected using the Purposive Sampling Technique, there was a
total of 60 samples selected according to the Inclusion criteria as well as the availability of
samples. Data was analyzed by using Descriptive and interferential statistics were applied to
analyze the data by using SPSS-20 Software. Result: In regard to the Immunization Schedule
among Primi Gravida mothers, 60 samples were collected to assess the knowledge. According
to their Informative Media, the maximum frequency and percentage is 25 (41.7%), and theminimum is 1 (1.7%). As per Education, the maximum frequency and maximum is 29 (48.3%)
and the minimum frequency and percent is 3(5%). According to the Age group, the maximum
frequency and percentage is 27 (45%). According to the monthly family income, the maximum
frequency and percent is 26 (43.3%). According to the sources of information, the maximum
frequency and percentage is 29(31.7%). Demographic variable educational status of Primi
gravida mothers had a statistically significant association with the knowledge level regarding
immunization schedule. Age, family monthly income, and source of information had shown no
statistically significant. P<0.05. Conclusion: The study was undertaken to assess study to
assess the knowledge of Immunization Schedules among Primi gravida Mothers visiting the
outpatient department of Dhiraj Hospital with the view to developing an information Booklet.
The study involves 60 samples of primi gravida mothers who were selected on the basis of
inclusion and exclusion criteria. Analysis of obtained data was planned based on the objectives
and hypothesis of the study, both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the analysis
of the data. The data is interpreted in the form of tables and graphs.
Keywords: Primi gravida mother, Immunization Schedule, Knowledge, Effectiveness Publication date: 15/12/2023 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2023/December/MS_IJBPAS_2023_DECEMBER_SPCL_1039.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1039