Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Perception of the maguindanaon muslim mothers on immunization

2^nd International Conference on Vaccines and Vaccination

August 20-22, 2012 Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, USA

Jake Darpine B. Banggay

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Vaccines Vaccin

Abstract:

P erception of the Maguindanaon Muslim Mothers on Immunization. This study was aimed to determine the perception of the Maguindanaon Muslim mothers on immunization in Dalengaoen, Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Specifically, it tried to enumerate the benefits and risks of immunization as perceived by the mothers and describe the beliefs and practices of the mothers towards immunization. Descriptive design specifically survey type was utilized. Convenience non-random sampling technique was used to identify the 100 respondents. The research instrument used was a self-constructed questionnaire that was subjected for validity and reliability test. Overall data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics (percentage, frequency counts, and mean). Findings show that majority of the mothers are 31?40 years old, married, with 3?5 children, have no education at all, and unemployed. Results further reveal that 54% of them reported that their children have not received any vaccines at all. Those who were rejecting them gave reasons such as vaccines are not safe; vaccines are like poison; and vaccines are unnecessary. The respondents agreed that they were not knowledgeable about immunization. And most of them were not aware of the contraindications and side effects of vaccines. In conclusion, the respondents believe that vaccines bring ill effects to their children. And their perception to immunization is being influenced by culture and religion, socio-economic status, and educational attainment. It is recommended that extensive health education programs should be provided to increase their awareness on immunization

Biography :

Jake Darpine B. Banggay is a registered nurse in the Philippines. He has completed his Bachelor?s degree in nursing last 2011 from the University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Philippines. He received the academic excellence award for being the top 3 in the nursing class. He also garnered the excellence in journalism award for his exemplary performance shown as the Editor-in-chief of the Nightingale student publication of the College of Nursing, University of Southern Mindanao. He is an alumnus of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines. Currently, he is a member of the Philippine Nurses Association