To Assess the Knowledge of Mothers in Relation to Selected Aspect of Immunization: A Review

Abstract

Review of literature is important for having a broad understanding of the problem. It is done to obtain scientific material relevant and specific to this study. It is a key step in the research process. Review of literature refers to an extensive and systematic examination of the publication relevant to the research project. India is the second most popular country in the world with a population of 1.02 billion. An estimated 400 million are children between 0 and 5 years. India has recorded many gains in the recent past between 1991 and 2001. The country, however, faces several challenges that include: The infant mortality rate in 2000 was 68, which has come down from 80/1000 live birth in 1990. Between 1997 and 2000, routine immunization coverage was from 60% to 40%. The primary purpose of reviewing relevant literature is to gain a broad background or understanding of the information related to the research problem of interest that is available. This review article assessed to knowledge regarding immunization among the mothers having under-five children and found that the majority of women had inadequate knowledge related to immunization. Hence, there is a need to spread awareness on immunization among the mother and community.