ASSESSING INSIGHT, OPINION AND PRACTICE RELATED TO TETANUS TOXOID VACCINATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN
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Knowledge of antenatal tetanus, attitude, practice, mothers knowledge
Abstract
Background: Tetanus infection caused by bacterium Clostridium tetani is a non-communicable disease and preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Pakistan is one of the very few remaining countries that have yet to achieve the target set by WHO (2015) for the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus.
Objective: The study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of women regarding the tetanus toxoid vaccination.
Methodology:
Study Design: descriptive cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected from out-patient departments of Gynae, Pediatrics and labor room of Sheikh Zayed Hospital from February 14 to June 1st 2024.
Material and Methods: The study enrolled 150 mothers of child bearing age. A validated, structured questionnaire was used for data collection including different variables of age, education, occupation, residence, family income, number of children and the knowledge of these mothers regarding antenatal tetanus vaccine. The data was collected from mothers who were willing to give information about antenatal tetanus toxoid vaccination. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27.
Results: 73% of women enrolled had knowledge about tetanus disease and antenatal tetanus toxoid vaccination. Education, family setup and occupation of the respondents had minimal impact on their knowledge.
Conclusion: The study concluded that although mothers of child bearing age are being immunized with tetanus toxoid vaccine during their antenatal checkup, they are not being fully
educated about its importance for good health. (2016)
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Dr Farrukh Adeel
MBBS MCPS MPH PhD Public Health, Consultant Family Medicine, Public Health Specialist and Researcher Fauji Fertilizer Company Goth Machi Sadiqabad, Pakistan
Dr Ghazala Yasmeen Iqbal
MBBS MCPS MPH CHPE PhD Public Health, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Dr Hafiz Umer Farooq
MBBS, Mphil, ICMT, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Dr Muhammad Adnan Rashid
Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, Pakistan
Dr Bilal Ahmad Rehmani
Senior Demonstrator, Department of Community Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Dr Naila Jabeen Iqbal
Demonstrator, Department of Biochemistry, Sheikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan