Shivani got vaccinated against polio but after two years she is detected with polio how will you account for this
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Vaccination is a cost-effective intervention to prevent major illnesses that contribute to child mortality in the country. Increase in parental knowledge about vaccination will lead to increase in vaccination rates of children The main aim of our study was to assess the Knowledge (K), attitudes (A) and perceptions (KAP) of mothers with children under five years of age about vaccination.We also compared the KAP data between urban and rural setup. Methodology: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on mothers attending the Urban Health Centre (in Mangalore city) and on mothers attending a Peripheral Health Centre (Bengre, outskirts of Mangalore) havingchildren under five years of ageA semi structured pre validated questionnaire designed to assess the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions about vaccination was administered to mothers attending the Urban Health Centre and on mothers attending a Peripheral Health Centre havingchildren under five years of age. Results: Among the study participants, 74 were from urban setup and 126 from rural set up. Around 8 (10.8%) from urban area and 78(61.9%) from rural area were illiterate. Mothers were the main decision makers regarding vaccination of the child in both urban and rural setup.
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