Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi 2004 , Vol 47 , Num 3
Vaccination status of children aged 2-23 months in Şanlıurfa rural region
Ali Ayçiçek
Şanlıurfa Doğumevi ve Çocuk Hastanesi Pediatri Uzmanı In this study, it was aimed to determine the immunization rate of children between 1998 and 2001 in the Şanlıurfa rural region. A transverse study via parent interview was made to evaluate the vaccination status of 5,309 children in this region aged 2-23 months. Our results showed correct vaccination according to age coverage rate of 14.5%, irregular vaccination of 54.2%, only polio vaccine 7.8%, and no vaccination of 23%. The ratio of immunization is lower than the objective of the Expanded Program on Immunization in the Şanlıurfa rural region. In conclusion, our results demonstrated that the vaccination coverage found in children was not suitable, even worse in small children. Parents of the children were not defensive on the subject, but their education in this regard was inadequate A new health program on this subject is necessary. Anahtar Kelimeler : ağışıklama, aşılama hızı, genişletilmiş aşılama programı, çocuklar, immunization, vaccination ratio, Expanded Program on Immunization, children
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