Effect of Health Counseling on Mother's Knowledge of Basic Childhood Immunization Programs
Keywords:
Basic Immunization, Health Education, Maternal Knowledge, Community Health Counseling, Aceh BesarAbstract
Low coverage of complete basic immunization in Lamkunyet Village, poses a public health concern that risks triggering outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. This community service program aims to improve mothers' knowledge of the importance of complete basic immunization through door-to-door education and general health counseling. The activities were carried out from July 14 to August 5, 2025, beginning with field observations, door-to-door education and administration of a pre-test questionnaire, followed by general counseling sessions, and concluding with a second door-to-door visit to evaluate mothers' knowledge. The data were analyzed using the McNemar test, and results showed an increase in the proportion of mothers with good knowledge from 40.0% to 75.0% after the intervention, with a p-value of 0.016 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference. Community enthusiasm was reflected in active participation during question-and-answer sessions and the sharing of personal experiences. Barriers included a lack of accurate information, family influence, and negative perceptions regarding immunization. This intervention proved effective in improving mothers' understanding of immunization and is expected to contribute to increased immunization coverage in the area .
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