Public perception towards polio vaccination

日期 : Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

The study is focused on the” Public perception towards polio vaccination in Shabqadar”. The main purpose of this research is to find out the perception and barriers towards polio vaccination in Shabqadar. A careful study has been conducted through Interview schedule from the people of Shabqadar on the subject. It was found that majority of the people agreed that were in the favor that community people are taking polio vaccination positive. They are extending cooperation to the polio vaccination teams and are keen to eliminate this disease Polio teams are well qualified and performing duties efficiently. The misconception about polio vaccination can be removed through educating the masses in Shabqadar. They also considered Lack of time/busy schedule, non-compliant spouse, lack of trust on the quality of vaccines, fear of side effects and security issues was the major barriers towards polio immunization. In short the respondents considered that community people are taking polio vaccination positive. Lack of trust on the quality of vaccines, fear of side effects and security issues was the major barriers towards polio immunization. Methodology: Non probability sampling was used the sample size for the study was 270 respondents and the data were collected through semi-structured interview schedule from the 12 union councils of Tehsil shabqadar fort.