Table 2 Comparison of parents’ knowledge about immunization before and after the educational intervention (N =73)
Questions | Correct response before intervention n (%) | Correct response after intervention n (%) | Pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthy children do not need immunization | 57 (78.1) | 69 (94.5) | 0.002 |
There are different types of vaccines | 60 (82.2) | 71 (97.3) | 0.003 |
Active immunization is a killed or weakened form of a disease-causing agent | 49 (67.1) | 65 (89.0) | 0.001 |
Vaccination is for all ages | 38 (52.1) | 58 (79.5) | <0.001 |
Children get too many vaccines in the first two years of life | 68 (93.2) | 73 (100.0) | 0.063 |
The immunization of the children should be started At birth | 70 (95.9) | 72 (98.6) | 0.500 |
In some health situations, vaccines should not be given | 43 (58.9) | 60 (82.2) | <0.001 |
Vaccines can be given in combination | 49 (67.1) | 68 (93.2) | <0.001 |
If the child receives extra immunization, it is more effective and safer. | 54 (74.0) | 63 (86.3) | 0.078 |
More than one dose of vaccine may be required for complete protection | 50 (68.5) | 70 (95.9) | <0.001 |