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• To serve as an important medium for the publication of original research in the field of medical science and health research, thus filling gaps in health knowledge for effective utilization of research findings
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Archives   2003

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   15,  Number   1-3

TITLE:   Knowledge, perceptions and behaviour of vaccine clinic attendees on DMR hepatitis B vaccination.
AUTHOR:   Kyaw Oo; Ko Ko Naing; Kyu Kyu Than; Ko Ko Zaw; San Shwe
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2003; 15(1-3): 6-12
ABSTRACT:   A clinic-based study on knowledge and perception of vaccine clinic attendees on hepatitis B vaccination was undertaken at the Department of Medical Research vaccination clinic from June to September 1998. A total of 401 clinic attendees over 17 years of age were interviewed using pre¬tested structured questionnaires by trained-interviewers. Majority of clinic attendees were found to be middle-aged. Sex distribution showed male preponderance with ratio of 3:2. Fifty seven percent of clinic attendees were graduates and 54% were government officers or business persons. The most frequent residences were found as nearest townships to the vaccination center such as Dagon and Mingalataungnyunt townships. Ninety four percent had awareness of correct schedule and course of the vaccination. One-third of them did not know correctly about the hepatitis B infection and one-fourth of them could not identify the true mode of transmission. They expressed favorable attitudes towards hepatitis B vaccination for infants and pregnant women. Sources of information revealed by clinic attendees on vaccination were media, health personnel and head of the families. Information from media was found reaching more to graduates, government officers and business persons in this study. 'Reliability of vaccine potency' and 'Being a gtwernment service clinic' were two main reasons for vaccination of attendees. This study indicates the problem of vaccination i.e. incompleteness of course. To increase awareness and vaccination practice of community, strategies need to be developed to establish similar vaccination centers in other areas of the country.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Knowledge. Behavior. Hepatitis B Vaccines.
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