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عزيز کامران, علي شاهوردي, ميثم بهزاديفر, آسيه پيرزاده. بررسی عوامل مؤثر بر تأخیر در ایمنسازی کودکان زیر هجده ماه خرمآباد. J Health Syst Res 2012; 7 (6)
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1- PhD Candidate, Student Research Committee, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Department of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- BSc, Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Lorestan, Khorram Abad, Iran
3- BSc, Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, khoramabad , Iran
4- PhD Candidate, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Department of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- BSc, Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Lorestan, Khorram Abad, Iran
3- BSc, Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, khoramabad , Iran
4- PhD Candidate, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Department of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Background: Failure in accurate and timely immunization of children against preventable diseases through vaccination may cause dreadful consequences, disability, or death among children. Considering the importance of immunization, this study evaluated the causes of delayed immunization of children under 18 months old in Khorramabad, Iran during 2011. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted during January-June 2011 in Khorramabad. The study population included all children younger than 18 months. Census sampling was used to select subjects and data was collected through structured interviews based on a valid and reliable questionnaire. Data was analyzed using chi-square test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson's correlation and linear regression tests. Findings: Analyses showed that 84 mothers (41.6%) did not know the name of any vaccines that were injected for their children. Only 9 mothers (9%) mentioned 4 or 5 of the vaccines. Lack of time and sickness of child were announced as the main reasons for delayed immunization. The mean duration of delay differed significantly based on various reasons of delay. In addition, the mean duration of delay had a significant relation with mothers' level of education (P < 0.01). Significant linear relationships were also detected between delay period and maternal age and number of children in the family. Conclusion: According to the reasons for delay and the achieved statistical relations, more effort is necessary to educate mothers during care provision to reduce missed opportunities for immunization.
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Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2023/03/4 | Published: 2023/03/4
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2023/03/4 | Published: 2023/03/4
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