Abstract: Measles is prominent and recognised as empathetic health distress in tropical regions of
the domain. In spite of the achievements of routine national childhood vaccination programs, it largely remains a public health care concern. This study tends to explore the experiences and perceptions of mothers in the use of measles immunization information in Adamawa and Taraba states respectively. The study adopts a qualitative research methodology with a semi-structured interview. Six mothers of children under five years of age, for those who receive measles vaccination and who do not, were interviewed and cross-examined in various local government areas, which were randomly selected in both Adamawa and Taraba states. The data collected were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to thematic content analysis. The research employed the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) framework. The model has three main constructs, which include Behavioural intention; attitude, and subjective norms are those defects that affect mothers toward the use of information on measles immunization. The study revealed that measles immunization information is irrelevant and could not stop the disease. It is generally recommended that mothers should be enlightened explicitly on various vaccine-preventable diseases and their jeopardies to the child‘s well-being. Thereby depressing their traditional beliefs through various media like public libraries, NGOs, and or UNICEF.
Keywords: Measles, immunization, immunization information, Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA).
Title: Perceptions of Mothers in the Use of Measles Immunization Information Across-Sectional Study in Adamawa and Taraba States, Nigeria
Author: Baba Usman, Zainab Mohammed Mustapha
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 267-275
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Published Date: 27-May-2023
