Knowledge and Practice of Childhood Immunization among Men with Infants in Enugu Metropolis

Autor: Udunma Olive Chijioke, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, C. C. N. Vincent, C. N. Onwasigwe, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Chekwube C. Agu, Chukwum J. Okafor, Lizzy Agunwah, Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu, Calista Ndidi Adike
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. :5-15
ISSN: 2456-9119
DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39b32174
Popis: Background: Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. Immunization saves millions of lives. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the knowledge and practice of childhood immunization among men with infants in Enugu Metropolis. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study using multi stage sampling involving 81 men with infants in Ogbete Main Market Enugu. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 22 adopting descriptive statistics and chi square to test difference and relationship between variables. P-values
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