MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION IN CALABAR SOUTH, NIGERIA.
Author(s): Uzomba CI; Ezeh El; Uzomba AE; Ndebbio TJ
Institute(s): 1 Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, UNICAL, Calabar; 2 Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, UNICAL, Calabar; 3,4 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, UNICAL, Calabar
Volume 3 / Issue 1
Abstract
Immunization of children against serious infectious diseases is among the most successful and cost-effective interventions in preventive healthcare. Factors influencing demand for immunization varies greatly by region and context. This study was aimed at determining the knowledge, perception and practice of childhood immunization among mothers' utilizing healthcare centres in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Number of Pages: 7
Number of Words: 3008
First Page: 25
Last Page: 31