Knowledge regarding tetanus toxoid immunization among persons attending health mela in Delhi.

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dc.contributor.authorTaneja, D Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Rajeshen_US
dc.contributor.authorDabas, Pratibhaen_US
dc.contributor.authorIngle, G Ken_US
dc.date.accessioned2003-12-25en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-01T18:07:15Z
dc.date.available2003-12-25en_US
dc.date.available2009-06-01T18:07:15Z
dc.date.issued2003-12-25en_US
dc.description.abstractAlthough vaccine against tetanus has been in use for more than two decades, often people are not aware of tetanus immunization schedules and its significance in preventing tetanus. The current cross-sectional study was carried out to (1) assess knowledge about tetanus immunization (in relation to injury) among persons attending a health mela and (2) To assess their knowledge about tetanus immunization schedules in children, pregnant women and adults. Every tenth person above 15 years of age, who came to health post in the mela was interviewed. A total of 231 persons attending a health mela in Delhi in October 2003 were interviewed. About two third of them were males. Majority (55%) were graduates or above. Only half of them indicated that they would give tetanus immunization after an injury, two fifth indicated it after animal bite and only one fourth indicated it after burns. Knowledge was higher among females and with higher education. However, knowledge regarding correct immunization schedules, prevention of tetanus by DPT and when to give booster in case of injury after primary immunization was poor. There is need to create greater awareness among people about immunization against tetanus, duration of immunity and disease prevented by it. This is to ensure immunization when it is needed and avoid unnecessary repeated immunization.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDept of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-2.en_US
dc.identifier.citationTaneja DK, Kumar R, Dabas P, Ingle GK. Knowledge regarding tetanus toxoid immunization among persons attending health mela in Delhi. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 2003 Dec; 35(4): 256-62en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/111993
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshCommunity Health Centersen_US
dc.subject.meshCross-Sectional Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshEducational Statusen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, Practiceen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshTetanus Toxoid --immunologyen_US
dc.titleKnowledge regarding tetanus toxoid immunization among persons attending health mela in Delhi.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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