The Effect of Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes on the Achievement of Booster Immunization Coverage Among Children at Sidayu Community Health Center
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Booster immunization is essential for sustaining and enhancing a child’s immune protection after completing basic immunization. Despite its importance, the coverage of booster immunizations remains suboptimal in several areas, including Sidayu Community Health Center. Mothers’ knowledge and attitudes are considered key factors that may affect whether children receive complete booster immunization. Objective: This study examined the effect of mothers’ knowledge and attitudes on the completeness of booster immunization among children in the Sidayu Community Health Center service area. Methods: An analytic, observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. The study population consisted of mothers with children aged 18 months to 3 years within the Sidayu Community Health Center coverage area. Data were gathered using structured questionnaires to evaluate mothers’ knowledge and attitudes, along with records of children’s booster immunization status. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess relationships and determine the influence of variables. Results: The findings indicated that the majority of mothers possessed good knowledge and demonstrated positive attitudes toward booster immunization. A significant relationship was found between mothers’ knowledge and the completeness of children’s booster immunization, whereas maternal attitude alone was not. However, knowledge and attitudewere significantly associated with booster immunization completion (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Mothers’ knowledge and attitudes play an important role in determining the coverage of booster immunization among children at the Sidayu Community Health Center. Strengthening education and targeted health promotion for mothers may help improve booster immunization rates.
Source: Journal of Widya Medika Junior
Authors: Marion Florentia, Irawan, Christian Alexandre William, Chandra , Johan Antonio, Gwyneth Madeline Felicia, Catlyne Renata, Mercy Mezia Susetio, Fatimiyah Karomat Syah, Zarin Kabiera Fiddien, Jovanka Gunawan, Natasha Renee, Michelle Tang, Faustina Blirani Londa, Ahmad Nurhadi Saputra, Ivan Priyantono, Justin Javier Go, Steven Sutrisno, Dewa Ayu Liona Dewi, Steven Wijono, Yudhiakuari Sincihu
Institution: Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7218367657