Increasing the Knowledge of Mothers and Family

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The Influence of Mothers' Behavior and Family Support on the Use of Basic Immunization Services in the Working Area of Pandan Puskesmas, Central Tapanuli Regency in 2013

Introduction

Basic immunization is a crucial program in protecting children from various life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, the coverage of basic immunization in the working area of Pandan Health Center, Central Tapanuli Regency, is still below the national target. This indicates that there are still many toddlers who have not received complete immunization. Research conducted in 2013 revealed that the behavior of toddlers and family support is an important factor that influences the use of basic immunization services in the region.

The Importance of Family Support in Increasing the Scope of Basic Immunization in the Pandan Health Center

Family support plays a vital role in increasing the scope of basic immunization in the Pandan Health Center. The study involving 69 children under five uses a questionnaire to collect data. The data was then analyzed using a double logistics regression test with a significance level of α = 5%. The results show that the behavior of mothers under five, including knowledge, attitudes, and actions related to immunization, as well as family support, has a significant influence on the use of basic immunization services.

The Role of Family Support in Encouraging Mothers to Utilize Basic Immunization Services

Of the four aspects of family support, namely instrumental, informational, assessment, and emotional, instrumental support turned out to be the most dominant factor. This is indicated by the P value of 0.015 and the Odds Ratio (OR) of 33,495. That is, instrumental support, which includes practical assistance such as delivering to immunization sites, providing transportation, and helping to care for children after immunization, has a very strong influence in encouraging mothers to utilize basic immunization services.

Recommendations for Pandan Health Center to Increase the Scope of Basic Immunization

The results of this study provide several recommendations for Pandan Health Center in an effort to increase the scope of basic immunization in their region. These recommendations include:

Increasing the Knowledge of Mothers and Family

Puskesmas need to organize effective education programs to increase the knowledge of mothers and families about the importance of immunization, benefits, and side effects that may occur. This can be achieved through various methods, such as:

Conducting workshops and training sessions for mothers and families
Distributing educational materials, such as brochures and pamphlets
Utilizing social media and other digital platforms to disseminate information

Attention from Health Workers

Health workers must be more proactive in providing information and education to mothers under five regarding immunization. They also need to build good and communicative relationships with families to support the immunization process. This can be achieved through:

Providing regular updates and information to mothers and families
Building trust and rapport with families through regular home visits and communication
Encouraging families to ask questions and seek clarification on any concerns they may have

POSYANDU Formation

The formation of Posyandu in the Pandan Health Center work area can facilitate access for mothers under five to get information and immunization services, especially for mothers who work. This can be achieved through:

Establishing a network of Posyandu in the community
Providing regular health services and education to mothers and families
Encouraging mothers to participate in Posyandu activities and events

Family Empowerment, Especially Husband

Husbands need to be actively involved in supporting and reminding mothers to bring immunization children. They can act as introduction, companion, and accurate information providers regarding immunization. This can be achieved through:

Encouraging husbands to participate in immunization activities and events
Providing education and training for husbands on the importance of immunization
Encouraging husbands to support and remind mothers to bring immunization children

Conclusion

Increasing the coverage of basic immunization in Pandan Health Center requires collaborative efforts between puskesmas, families, and community. By increasing knowledge, awareness, and support, it is hoped that the target of basic immunization coverage can be achieved and children in the working area of the Pandan Health Center can be protected from dangerous diseases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Influence of Mothers' Behavior and Family Support on the Use of Basic Immunization Services in the Working Area of Pandan Puskesmas, Central Tapanuli Regency in 2013

Q: What is the significance of basic immunization in protecting children from various diseases?

A: Basic immunization is a crucial program in protecting children from various life-threatening diseases. It helps to prevent the spread of diseases and reduces the risk of complications and mortality.

Q: What is the current coverage of basic immunization in the working area of Pandan Health Center, Central Tapanuli Regency?

A: Unfortunately, the coverage of basic immunization in the working area of Pandan Health Center, Central Tapanuli Regency, is still below the national target. This indicates that there are still many toddlers who have not received complete immunization.

Q: What is the role of family support in increasing the scope of basic immunization in the Pandan Health Center?

A: Family support plays a vital role in increasing the scope of basic immunization in the Pandan Health Center. The study involving 69 children under five uses a questionnaire to collect data. The data was then analyzed using a double logistics regression test with a significance level of α = 5%. The results show that the behavior of mothers under five, including knowledge, attitudes, and actions related to immunization, as well as family support, has a significant influence on the use of basic immunization services.

Q: What is instrumental support, and how does it influence mothers to utilize basic immunization services?

A: Instrumental support is a type of family support that includes practical assistance such as delivering to immunization sites, providing transportation, and helping to care for children after immunization. The results of this study show that instrumental support has a very strong influence in encouraging mothers to utilize basic immunization services.

Q: What are the recommendations for Pandan Health Center to increase the scope of basic immunization?

A: The results of this study provide several recommendations for Pandan Health Center in an effort to increase the scope of basic immunization in their region. These recommendations include:

Increasing the knowledge of mothers and family through effective education programs
Providing attention from health workers to mothers under five regarding immunization
Forming Posyandu in the Pandan Health Center work area to facilitate access for mothers under five to get information and immunization services
Empowering families, especially husbands, to support and remind mothers to bring immunization children

Q: How can families support and remind mothers to bring immunization children?

A: Families, especially husbands, can support and remind mothers to bring immunization children by:

Encouraging mothers to participate in immunization activities and events
Providing education and training for mothers on the importance of immunization
Supporting and reminding mothers to bring immunization children to the health center

Q: What is the importance of collaborative efforts between puskesmas, families, and community in increasing the coverage of basic immunization?

A: Increasing the coverage of basic immunization in Pandan Health Center requires collaborative efforts between puskesmas, families, and community. By increasing knowledge, awareness, and support, it is hoped that the target of basic immunization coverage can be achieved and children in the working area of the Pandan Health Center can be protected from dangerous diseases.