Quantitative evaluation and influencing factor analysis of parents'KAP dimensions towards non-immunization program vaccines for children
Objective To understand the knowledge-attitude-practice(KAP)among parents of children aged 0-6 years in Suzhou City towards non-national immunization program(non-NIP)vaccines,and analyze the influencing factors of vaccination of non-NIP vaccines.Methods In January 2024,a convenience sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 78 parents of children aged 0-6 from vaccination clinics,and the data were analyzed.Results The scores of parents of children aged 0-6 years in various dimensions of KAP for non-NIP vaccines were(5.85±1.03),(15.67±2.42)and(4.20±0.73)points,with score rates of 73.1%,78.3%and 70.0%,respectively.About 35.3%and 29.83%of parents obtained relevant information through mobile phones and medical staffs,ranking among the top two non-NIP vaccines knowledge acquisition channels.There were 11,9 and 7 factors significantly affected the quantitative scores of KAP dimensions towards non-NIP vaccines among parents of children aged 0-6 years.Knowledge scores was positively correlated with attitude and behavior scores(OR=2.32,2.35,both P<0.01),while attitude scores was positively correlated with behavior scores(OR=4.25,P<0.01).Conclusion The knowledge level towards non-NIP vaccines among parents of children aged 0-6 years in Suzhou City needs to be improved.The positivity and accuracy of information about non-NIP vaccines transmittted by new media such as mobile phones urgently requires the attention of the whole society.Mothers of children are more cautious about vaccination than other relatives.The dimensions of KAP towards non-NIP vaccines are closely related and complement with each other.
Parents of children aged 0-6 yearsNon-national immunization program vaccinesKnowledge-attitude-practice multidi-mensionalQuantitative scoreInfluencing factors