ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN UGBOR COMMUNITY, BENIN CITY.
Abstract
Childhood immunization is a recognized public health strategy focusing on reducing illnesses, disability and death among children caused by vaccine preventable diseases. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of childhood immunization among mothers of under five children in Ugbor community, Benin city, Edo state. Nigeria.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among mothers of under five children in Benin city. A cluster sampling technique was employed to select respondents and data were collected through a pretesting self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS vs 26.0. Significance was established at p
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