Mothers attitude towards childhood immunization in Bauchi Local Government, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract

A mother toward childhood immunization has become a thing of concern. Without positive attitude, misconception in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. This study aimed at investigating the attitude of mothers toward immunization of their children against the childhood killer diseases. The study adopted health belief model theory as the theoretical framework. The
study made use of questionnaires and in-depth interviews as techniques for data collection. The data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentages and chi-square. The total sample size was three hundred and twenty-two (322) and this included three hundred and twelve for questionnaire and ten for in-depth interviews. Pearson’s chi-square with critical value
approach and cross-tabulations were used to analyze the quantitative data gathered. The findings of the study revealed that mother attitude is favorable toward the immunization of their children against killer diseases. The government is recommended to create more awareness to improve positive attitude and overcome misconceptions among mothers on childhood immunization.
Government should also build more health centers for mothers to ensure the childhood immunization compliance so as to eliminate infant mortality.