Abstract

MOTHERS' SATISFACTION WITH CHILD VACCINATION AGAINST THE VIRAL DISEASE IN BAGHDAD

Saad Abdul Kareem Mohammed* and Ali I. Omran Al-Saadawi

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the viewpoints of a specific portion of Iraqiculture, notably women, about children's immunisations in general,such as the chickenpox vaccine and Create community awarenesscampaigns regarding the importance of vaccinating children forhealthy growth. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research studywas conducted at healthcare centres affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry ofHealth on the Al-Karkh side of Baghdad. The aim of the study was toassess the vaccination status of children as reported by their mothers.The study was carried out from November 20, 2022, to February 20,2023. This study utilized a purposeful (non-probability) sampleconsisting of 51 mothers admitted to NICUs in children's hospitals,including AL-Kadhimiya Pediatric Hospital and Central TeachingHospital Paediatric on the Karkh side of Baghdad. Results: Themajority of positive observations, with frequency indices of 37.3% and39.2%, were related to the safety of the vaccine manufacturer and thebelief that vaccination does not cause mental illness. Another 29.4% ofrespondents were neutral or concerned about symptoms caused by the vaccine, such as highfever and swollen eyes. 45.1% of the group expressed willingness to get vaccinated ratherthan allowing their child to contract the virus. Conclusion: The observational study revealedsome key insights based on a questionnaire conducted among the society. It was found that52.9% of the respondents believe that vaccines provide a good opportunity for children togrow up healthy, and 49.0% think that vaccines protect children from pandemic diseases. Additionally, 43.1% of the participants expressed that vaccines help decrease the mortalityrate, and 45.1% believe regular child vaccination is beneficial.

Keywords: Mothers' satisfaction, Child vaccination, Baghdad- Karkh.