Parents’ knowledge about immunization with pentavalent vaccine who attended primary health care centers in Al-Diwaniyah City, Iraq
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The pentavalent vaccine is considered one of the most important vaccines in the routine immunization schedule because of its great importance in preventing five deadly and infectious diseases in children’s lives. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the level of parents’ knowledge regarding the pentavalent vaccine. The nonprobability (convenience) was used with selected 140 parents visiting primary health care centers in Diwaniyah City. The study extended period was from November 2023 to September 2024. The study instrument consists of two part: The first part asked seven demographic questions, and the second part asked 15 questions that assessed parents’ knowledge about pentavalent vaccine. The study’s data were analyzed using SPSS “Statistical Package of Social Sciences” version 25. RESULTS: The results of this study showed that 59% of parents reported a poor knowledge level about the pentavalent vaccine, followed by those who reported fair levels (34%) and good levels (7%), respectively, with an mean of score (1.23). According to the study, there is a significant correlation ( P < 0.05) between the knowledge levels of parents and certain demographic information (educational level, child’s caregiver). Therefore, we discovered that most people in society have false beliefs, whether they are social, cultural, or religious. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that level of knowledge of parents about pentavalent vaccine is unacceptable and below the required level.
Authors: Zainalabideen Y. Jumaa, Nasir M. Younis
Institutions: University of Al-Qadisiyah, University of Mosul
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $150
OpenAlex ID: W7117469313