Key result
High polio immunization knowledge is linked to favorable vaccination attitudes among rural mothers.
Why the study?
In response to the 2019 Polio outbreak in the Philippines, there was a need to examine maternal understanding and beliefs regarding the disease and vaccination.
What are the knowledge and attitudes of Filipino mothers in a rural community towards Polio and Polio immunization?
Cross-Sectional (n=62)
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What are the knowledge and attitudes of Filipino mothers in a rural community towards Polio and Polio immunization?
Addressing knowledge gaps through public health campaigns may improve beliefs and perceptions about immunization programs among mothers in rural communities.
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Knowledge-attitude link supports education efforts in rural mothers; cross-sectional data leave effects on polio uptake open.
Background: In response to the 2019 Polio outbreak in the Philippines, it is crucial to examine the current understanding and beliefs about the disease. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards Polio and Polio vaccination in a rural community. Materials and Methods: Sixty-two mothers in a selected rural barangay in Negros Occidental, Philippines, participated in this cross-sectional study using a survey questionnaire in July 2021. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were employed. Results: The results showed that 43.50% of mothers had a high level of knowledge and 74.20% had a favorable attitude towards Polio and Polio immunization. There was a significant relationship ( p = 0.05) between knowledge and attitude towards Polio and Polio immunization. Conclusions: This study underscores addressing knowledge gaps through public health campaigns may improve beliefs and perceptions about immunization programs.
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Teorima et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Polio (n=62). Polio and Polio immunization knowledge was evaluated on Relationship between knowledge and attitude towards Polio and Polio immunization (p=0.05). Among 62 rural Filipino mothers, 43.50% had a high level of knowledge and 74.20% had a favorable attitude towards Polio immunization, with a significant relationship between the two (p=0.05).
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