"8875","Immunization of Children in a Rural Area of North Kashmir, India: A KAP Study.","Background: Knowledge, attitude and practices about immunization among mothers of children aged 1-2 years was assessed. Method: 300 mothers were administered a semi-structured questionnaire at PHC Hajan from 1st march to 1st may 2011 to elicit the information about the knowledge, attitude and practices of the mothers regarding immunization. Results: 100% of mothers knew that vaccination is beneficial and protects their children from diseases. 39% knew OPV protects from polio while only 1% were aware of protective role of BCG. All mothers knew about immunization in pregnancy but 86% were unaware about its preventive role. 26% mothers believed that 3 doses of T.T (tetanus toxoid) are to be given during pregnancy. Whereas 98% of children were completely immunized, 93% completed on schedule. Eighty percent of mothers reported of fever following DPT. All mothers had received tetanus toxoid during pregnancy. Conclusion: Considering mothers' poor knowledge and good attitude, health education on immunization is emphasized to improve their practices. ","http://cogprints.org/8875/","Hamid, S and Andrabi, SAH and Fazli, A and Jabeen, R","Kakkilaya, Dr Srinivas","       <span class=\"person_name\">Hamid, S</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Andrabi, SAH</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Fazli, A</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Jabeen, R</span>     (2012)  <a href=\"http://cogprints.org/8875/\"><em>Immunization of Children in a Rural Area of North Kashmir, India: A KAP Study.</em></a>       [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]           ",",syed.arshadhussain@yahoo.co.in,,","2012-04-15"