Perception of Mothers towards Childhood Immunization of Children under Five in Ajeromi-Ifelodun L.G.A Lagos State
Keywords:
Childhood immunization, mothers, children under five, vaccineAbstract
A cross-sectional survey of mothers of children under five towards childhood immunisation in Ajeromi-Ifelodun L.G.A., Lagos State was conducted. The aim was to assess the factors associated with childhood immunisation uptake by mothers of children under five in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, Lagos State. Fisher’s formula sampling technique was used to determine the sample size of 801 respondents. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to respondents, who filled it out, returned it, and analysed it, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Data analysis was presented in tables, percentages, and charts. Childhood immunisation is considered one of the most effective interventions in reducing under-five mortality. Despite efforts to improve childhood immunisation coverage in Nigeria, it has remained below the acceptable level. The attention of stakeholders in the health sector should focus on policies to improve the acceptance and uptake of childhood immunisation.
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