A Cross Sectional Study of Immunization Status Among Beneficiaries of Anganwadies of Rural Field Practice Area of AIMS & RC, Rajsamand

Abstract

Abstract
The current scenario depicts that immunization coverage has been steadily increasing but the average level remains far less than the desired. Though there is increased accessibility of health care services in rural areas, its utilization is low. Hence the present study is undertaken in an attempt to assess immunization status of children enrolled in anganwadi centers .Each Anganwadi centre was considered as a single cluster and all children from the selected anganwadi centers were included in the study. Data was analyzed. The major cause of incomplete immunization was postponement of immunization due to inter current illness of the child. There is only marginal difference in immunization coverage according to gender, education of parents. Regular health education sessions, and regular reminders and removal of misconceptions prevailing among people will solve the problems of non-immunization.

Keywords: non immunization,anganwadi