EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF IMMUNIZATION ON CHILD'S HEALTH IN EHIME MBANO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE.
Abstract
Abstract This study investigated "the impact of immunization on child health in Ehieme Mbano local Government Area of Abia state. The target population consisted of registered nursing mothers in Ehieme Local Government Area of Abia State totaling one thousand two hundred nursing mothers. The sample size consisted of three hundred nursing mothers selected using purposive sampling techniques. The instrument of data collection was self- developed and comprised of 20 items questionnaire titled "Impact of Immunization on Child Health" (IICH)" The data collected was analyzed using percentages. The findings of the study revealed that 50% of the respondents stated that immunization prevents severe illnesses and diseases in children. It was recommended amongst others that government should as matters of urgency embark on Public enlighten campaign on the importance of immunization to nursing mothers as it is an effective way to protect their children from serious diseases. Suggestions for further studies were made.
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