Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Pediatric Vaccination

Abstract

Objectives of the Study: General: This study aimed to determine the correlation between knowledge and compliance of the primary caregivers regarding routine pediatric vaccination of primary caregivers from Brgy. San Luis 2 Area E Dasmariñas, Cavite. Specific: 1. To determine the demographic profile of the respondents according to sex, age, relationship to the child, and educational attainment. 2. To determine the level of knowledge of the primary caregivers in routine pediatric vaccination. 3. To determine the level of compliance of the primary caregivers in routine pediatric vaccination. 4. To determine if there is a significant difference in the knowledge of the primary caregivers in routine pediatric vaccination when grouped according to sex, age, relationship to the child, and educational attainment. 5. To determine if there is a significant difference in the level of compliance of the primary caregivers in routine pediatric vaccination when grouped according to sex, age, relationship to the child and educational attainment. 6. To determine if there is a significant relationship between the knowledge and compliance of the primary caregivers in routine pediatric vaccination.

Methodology The researchers utilized a correlational research design to investigate the connection between the primary caregivers’ knowledge and their adherence to routine pediatric vaccination. The researchers utilized a printed, self-made survey questionnaire. The questionnaire is divided into three parts and written in English but was translated into Filipino. The sample size of 112 respondents with a child of 2 years old below was determined using Cochran’s Formula for Finite Populations. The respondents were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: (a) they should be living with children/grandchildren below two years of age, (b) they can be either the mother or father, and (c) they can be a grandfather or grandmother of the children if they live together in one house. Statistical tools were used to answer specific problems and to test the hypotheses of this study. These include (a) Frequency Distribution, (b) Percentage, (c) Chi-Square Test, and (d) Fisher's Test.

Major Findings The following findings were drawn from the study: 1. The demographic profile of the respondents that have participated in this study in terms of age, sex, relationship to child, and educational attainment. In terms of sex, out of the 112 respondents, 103 (92%) were females. As for their age, 92 (82%) belonged to the age group of young adults. In terms of their relationship to the child, 93 (83%) were mothers. As for their educational attainment, 75 (67%) graduated high school. 2. In terms of the level of knowledge, 64 (56.3%) had an average level of knowledge regarding routine pediatric vaccination. 3. In terms of compliance, 91 (70.5%) or most respondents had very high levels of compliance. 4. Primary Caregiver’s level of knowledge in terms of sex, the chi-square test revealed a score of 4.873, with a p-value of .027. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of knowledge of primary caregivers’ when grouped according to sex is rejected. Regarding age, the chi-square test revealed a score of 0.081, with a p-value of .776. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of knowledge of primary caregivers when grouped according to age is not rejected. Regarding the respondents’ relationship to the child, the chi-square test revealed a score of 0.116, with a p-value of .733. This means that the null hypothesis that there is no significant difference in the level of knowledge of primary caregivers when grouped according to their relationship with the child is not rejected. As for educational attainment, the chi-square test revealed a score of 0.584, with a p-value of .747. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of knowledge of primary caregivers when grouped according to educational attainment was not rejected. 5. Primary caregivers’ level of compliance in terms of sex, the chi-square test revealed a score of 0.375, with a p-value of .540. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of compliance of primary caregivers’ when grouped according to sex was not rejected. In terms of age, the chi-square test revealed a score of 0.225, with a p-value of .635. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of compliance of primary caregivers when grouped according to age was not rejected. In terms of the respondent’s relationship to the child, the chi-square test revealed a score of 1.180, with a p-value of .277. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of compliance of primary caregivers’ when grouped according to their relationship with the child was not rejected. As for educational attainment, the chi-square test revealed a score of 2.498, with a p-value of .287. This means that the null hypothesis of no significant difference in the level of compliance of primary caregivers when grouped according to educational attainment was not rejected. 6. There is no significant relationship between the primary caregivers’ level of knowledge and level of compliance regarding routine pediatric vaccination when grouped according to sex, age, relationship to the child, and educational attainment.

Conclusions From the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Most respondents in the study were female, predominantly mothers aged 18-39 years old and high school graduates. Most respondents exhibited an average level of knowledge about routine pediatric vaccination but demonstrated a very high level of compliance. This suggests a general adherence to vaccination schedules despite varying degrees of knowledge. 2. The study's findings revealed no significant difference in the level of knowledge about routine pediatric vaccination among primary caregivers when grouped by age, relationship to the child, or educational attainment. However, there was a significant difference in knowledge levels when considering the sex of the caregivers, indicating that male involvement is lacking, and many fathers did not see immunization as their responsibility, often perceiving it as a task for mothers or females. 3. The study showed no significant difference in the level of compliance based on sex, age, relationship to the child, or educational attainment. This indicates that demographic factors did not play a significant role in influencing the compliance levels of primary caregivers. 4. The study found no significant relationship between the level of knowledge and their compliance with routine pediatric vaccinations. This suggests that other factors, possibly including accessibility to healthcare services, social support, or perceived importance of vaccinations, might drive high compliance rates regardless of the caregivers' knowledge level.

First Advisor

Celso P. Pagatpatan, Jr.,, RN, MSN, DrPH

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