Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To describe the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of caregivers regarding Japanese encephalitis (JE) before and after the launch of a demonstration project to transition JE vaccination into the routine Expanded Programme on Immunization and strengthen the JE immunization programme in Baoji Prefecture, Shaanxi Province; and to identify factors determining vaccination. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional surveys on KAP on JE disease and vaccination at baseline and post intervention. METHODS: KAP surveys among caregivers were conducted in six counties of Baoji Prefecture using the World Health Organization probability proportional to size sampling method. RESULTS: The surveys at baseline (3781 respondents) and after a 2-year project (3780 respondents) demonstrated that the intervention resulted in a significant increase in the level of knowledge about, and changes in attitudes towards JE disease and vaccination, and an improvement in the proportion of children vaccinated. A probit regression of pooled pre- and post-intervention survey data suggested that knowledge, education level and age of caregivers were significantly associated with the likelihood of a child getting vaccinated. CONCLUSIONS: Routine availability of vaccine and information, education and communication strategies played important roles in improving knowledge and achieving high vaccination rates.
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Authors | S Zhang, Z Yin, C Suraratdecha, X Liu, Y Li, S Hills, K Zhang, Y Chen, X Liang |
Journal | Public health
(Public Health)
Vol. 125
Issue 2
Pg. 79-83
(Feb 2011)
ISSN: 1476-5616 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 21288546
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2010 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines
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Topics |
- Adult
- Caregivers
(psychology)
- China
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Encephalitis, Japanese
(prevention & control, psychology)
- Female
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Health Promotion
(methods)
- Humans
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Regression Analysis
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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