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Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) immunization is a mandatory basic immunization that must be administered to infants before two months of age as a preventive measure against tuberculosis. Timely administration of the BCG vaccine is crucial to ensure optimal protection and to maintain continuity of subsequent immunization schedules. Maternal knowledge is one of the factors influencing the timeliness of immunization. The achievement of BCG immunization at Muara Fajar Community Health Center in 2025 was 76.1%, still below the annual target of 90%. This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the timely administration of BCG immunization among infants aged 0–2 months in the working area of Muara Fajar Public Health Center, Pekanbaru City. This study employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 59 mothers with infants aged 0–6 months were selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires assessing maternal knowledge of BCG immunization and the timeliness of BCG vaccine administration. Data analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p<0.05. The results showed that most mothers were aged 26–35 years (59.3%), had a senior high school education (52.2%), and were housewives (71.2%). Nearly half of the respondents had low knowledge levels (47.5%), while 54.2% of infants received BCG immunization on time. The Chi-square test revealed a significant association between maternal knowledge and timely BCG immunization (p=0.001). This study concludes that maternal knowledge plays a crucial role in ensuring timely BCG immunization in infants.  

The coverage of Complete Basic Immunization (Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap or IDL) in Maharani Village remains low at 38.8%, falling short of the national target of 95%. This condition increases the health risk of toddlers contracting Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (PD3I). This study aimed to determine the relationship between mothers' knowledge and husbands' support regarding the completeness of basic immunization for toddlers in Maharani Village, within the working area of Rumbai Bukit Public Health Center. This research employed a quantitative analytic method with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study comprised all mothers with toddlers in the area, with a sample of 73 respondents selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using validated questionnaires and observation of Maternal and Child Health (KIA) books, followed by univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square statistical test. The results indicated that the majority of toddlers had incomplete immunization status (61.6%), mothers had a low level of knowledge (61.6%), and respondents did not receive support from their husbands (58.9%). Statistical test results confirmed a very significant relationship between mothers' knowledge (p-value = 0.000) and husbands' support (p-value = 0.000) with the completeness of basic immunization. The conclusion confirms that knowledge and husband's support are the main determinant factors. It is suggested that Rumbai Bukit Public Health Center implement a more inclusive health promotion strategy by involving the active role of husbands in monitoring child health.

Basic immunization is one of the main pillars in the effort to control infectious diseases, which is important for the health of children from an early age. In order to achieve optimal health, immunization helps prevent diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, and measles that can cause serious complications or even death. The immunization program implemented at Posyandu Terkini 1 in Mario Village has a positive impact on public health, with an immunization coverage rate showing 97.90% in the South Sulawesi region. This study focuses on factors that influence the utilization of basic immunization at Posyandu Terkini 1 in Mario Village. In a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach, researchers involved the entire population consisting of 89 infants and toddlers in Mario Village through a total sampling method. Using the Chi Square test, this study identified factors related to the utilization of immunization services, namely maternal knowledge, maternal attitudes, family support, and support from health workers. The results showed that these factors significantly influenced the utilization of basic immunization, while access to immunization services did not show a significant relationship. This research makes an important contribution to the development of public health policies, particularly in increasing community participation in immunization programs. With a more integrated approach, particularly in educating the community about the benefits of immunization and the importance of support from families and health workers, it is hoped that immunization coverage in villages will be broader and more equitable. These findings will be published in the Jurnal Kesehatan (Health Journal) to provide further insights for relevant stakeholders in improving the quality of immunization services. Furthermore, this study also emphasizes the importance of the active role of health workers in educating parents, especially mothers, about the benefits of immunization and the vaccine schedule.

The high mortality and morbidity rates of infants in Indonesia remain a serious public health problem. One of the main causes of this condition is the emergence of infectious diseases that can actually be prevented through basic immunization. Diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, measles, and hepatitis B are types of diseases that can be prevented by immunization, yet many children still have not received complete immunizations. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge levels and the completeness of basic immunization status of children aged 12–24 months in RW 13 Kp. Sapan, Sumbersari Village. This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design and was conducted in August 2024. A total of 39 mothers with children aged 12–24 months became the study respondents through a total sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, and the data obtained were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that the majority of mothers had a sufficient level of knowledge, namely 21 mothers (53.8%). In addition, the majority of toddlers, 28 children (71.85%), had received complete basic immunizations. The results of statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and the completeness of children's basic immunizations with a p value of 0.006 (p < 0.05). This indicates that the higher the mother's knowledge regarding the importance of immunization, the greater the likelihood of the child receiving complete basic immunizations. Therefore, it is important for mothers to continue to increase their knowledge about immunizations through various sources of information such as books, counseling, or consultations with health workers, so that efforts to prevent infectious diseases in children can be optimally achieved.

Complete basic immunization, including DPT-HB 1,2,3, plays a vital role in reducing infant morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, immunization coverage remains suboptimal, partly influenced by maternal knowledge and attitudes. This study aims to determine the relationship between mothers’ knowledge and attitudes and the provision of DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization at Mersip Public Health Center in 2023. This quantitative research used a descriptive analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. The study involved 134 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test showed a significant relationship between mothers' knowledge (p = 0.000) and attitudes (p = 0.008) with the administration of DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization. The study concludes that better maternal knowledge and positive attitudes are associated with a higher likelihood of complete DPT-HB 1,2,3 immunization for their babies. These findings highlight the need for enhanced health promotion by healthcare providers targeting mothers in the Mersip area.

Immunization is the basis for effective disease prevention in children under the age of five to protect a person from dangerous diseases before coming into contact with disease-causing agents, Efforts to actively increase a person's immunity to a disease so that if one day they will get sick or only experience mild illness. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship between Completeness of Basic Immunization and Children Aged 1-5 Years in Sukomulyo Village. This study uses the Correlational Analytical method using the Cross-sectional approach where data collection is only carried out at one time or once. The sample is some children aged 1-5 years, totaling 137 using the Random Sampling Technique. The instrument used is the KIA book record. The results of this study indicate that the status of completeness of basic immunization in Sukomulyo village is mostly complete (33.8%), and the health status of children in Sukomulyo village is mostly sick (50.4%). based on the results of the chi-square statistical test, a p-value of 0.000 was obtained, which means that there is a Relationship between Completeness of Basic Immunization and the Health of Children Aged 1-5 Years in Sukomulyo Village. Advice for people who have children to carry out complete basic immunization so that they know the importance of children's health and the knowledge of mothers in immunizing their children.

Immunization is one of the most effective and efficient public health efforts in preventing diseases and reducing mortality rates in children such as smallpox, polio, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, diphtheria, measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), tetanus, pneumonia (lung inflammation) and meningitis (inflammation of the brain membrane) (Nandi & Shet, 2020). Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2020 showed that vaccination coverage in the 3rd and 4th months was months. However, efforts can be made to increase child vaccination coverage to 80% and that does not include DT, MR2, and HPV vaccinations. As, measles data is only 45%, diphtheria-tetanus (DT) is around 40% (Indonesian Ministry of Health, 2021). To determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the completeness of basic immunization in children at the Raden Omas Posyandu. This study uses a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional method. The population in this study consisted of mothers who had children aged 12 to 18 months at Posyandu Raden Omas, totaling 36 mothers. The statistical results showed a relationship between maternal knowledge and the completeness of basic immunization in children p-value (0.048). Most respondents had good knowledge, as many as 13 respondents (36.1%). Sufficient knowledge, as many as 13 respondents (36.1%). Insufficient knowledge, as many as 10 respondents or 27.8%. Most respondents had incomplete immunization, namely 18 respondents (50%).

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in toddlers caused by a lack of nutritional intake for a long time so that the child becomes too short for his age. Based on the results of the Indonesian Nutrition Standards Survey (SSGI) in 2022 in Riau province, it reached 17.0%. The prevalence rate of stunting in Pekanbaru reached around 16.8% in 2022. According to the Health Office in 2022, Lima Puluh Health Center recorded the highest prevalence of stunting at 4.47% or 60 cases. One of the risk factors that contributes to stunting is the low coverage of complete basic immunization, which can prevent infectious diseases that can interfere with children's growth and development. However, the lack of public knowledge and awareness of the importance of complete basic immunization increases the risk of infection. The long-term impacts of stunting include cognitive impairment, developmental delays, and low productivity in the future. Knowing the relationship between the completeness of basic immunization and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-36 months in the Lima Puluh Health Center work area, Pekanbaru City. to determine the relationship between the completeness of basic immunization and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-36 months in the Lima Puluh Health Center work area, Pekanbaru City. From the results of data analysis, a relationship has been found between the completeness of immunization and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-36 months in the Lima Puluh Health Center work area (p-value = 0.03; OR of 11.66; (95% CI = 1.22-110.95). Completeness of basic immunization is related and is a risk factor for stunting in toddlers aged 24-36 months in the Limapuluh Health Center work area.

 Immunisation is the stage of prevention of infectious diseases such as ‘hepatitis, tuberculosis, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and measles’ Knowledge of parents, especially mothers, plays an important role in the success of immunisation programmes, where education level affects knowledge about the importance of immunisation. The following study aimed to analyse the correlation between parents' education level and knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. The following quantitative approach uses a Cross Sectional design, on 88 respondents selected through Purposive Proportional Random Sampling using a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire and obesrvasion. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between education level and parental knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation at Bangetayu Health Centre, Semarang City (p-value <0.05). Thus, the higher the level of education of parents, the better their knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. This study highlights the importance of complete basic immunisation to prevent disease. Health offices and health centres need to improve education through counselling and information distribution. Parents' awareness plays an important role in ensuring children are fully immunised. This study is useful for parents in increasing knowledge, health centres in improving services, and researchers as a reference for further studies.  

Immunization Completeness base is an immunization that must be given to children from birth so that their bodies are protected from dangerous diseases. Complete basic immunization coverage in Suka Raya Village, Pancur Batu District reached 80.7%: the low coverage of basic immunization is related to the knowledge and attitudes of mothers. This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes and the completeness of basic immunization in infants . Data collection from primary and secondary data, data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level. This type of research is analytical with a Cross Sectional approach , the population in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 9-12 months who visited Suka Raya Village, namely 42 people. The sampling technique is Total Sampling . Collection data For about complete basic immunization data analysis with Chi Square statistical test . The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes with the completeness of basic immunization with a p value for the knowledge variable of 0.003 and a p value for the attitude variable of 0.000. Then, maternal knowledge and attitudes influenced the completeness of basic immunization in infants, mothers with good knowledge and positive attitudes were more likely to complete their infants' basic immunization according to the specified schedule. It is recommended for Pancur Batu Village to further improve the provision of counseling to mothers about complete basic immunization and for health workers in Pancur Batu Village to improve maternal knowledge about the completeness of basic immunization  

Knowledge and the role of posyandu (integrated service post) cadres are crucial and strategically important in providing health education to the community. According to 2023 data, the coverage of complete basic immunization at posyandu is significantly below the target. Surveys revealed that some cadres have insufficient knowledge and a minimal role in immunization services, such as providing counseling, encouraging, and motivating mothers to immunize their children. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and the role of posyandu cadres in achieving complete basic immunization in the working area of Puskesmas Bahaur Hilir, Pulang Pisau District. Method: This research is a correlational study with a quantitative method using a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique employed was total sampling, with 65 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman correlation test. Results: The data analysis revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and the role of cadres, with a significance value (p-value) of 0.000 < 0.05 and a strong correlation coefficient of 0.642. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and the role of cadres, with a strong correlation coefficient. It is recommended that posyandu cadres enhance their knowledge and active participation in posyandu activities and communicate information to the community to improve health outcomes.

Background: Complete Basic Immunization (IDL) is an indicator in the immunization program. IDL aims to actively gain early immunity. IDL data at Puskesmas X in 2021 was 83.5% and there was a decrease in the percentage rate in 2022 to 82.87%. Based on an initial survey, on May 9-19, 2023, it was found that out of 73 mothers who brought their children to the posyandu for immunization, around 22 children (30%) were not fully immunized. Objective: Knowing the factors that influence the completeness of immunization in the working area of Puskesmas X Pekanbaru City. Methods: Using analytic observational study design, with cross sectional research design. This research was conducted at Puskesmas X Pekanbaru city. The sampling technique was done by accidental sampling. Variables of knowledge level, and education were analyzed using Kendall Tau test, while variables of employment, family support, mother's attitude and number of children used contingency coefficient test. Results:  The results of the Kendall Tau test analysis of the variable level of knowledge, and education obtained a p value of 0.001 and 0.392 respectively. While in the contingency coefficient test the variables of employment, family support, maternal attitudes and number of children obtained a p value of 0.889; 0.000; 0.000 and 0.455 respectively. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge, mother's attitude and family support with the completeness of basic immunization of infants aged 12-24 months in the working area of Puskesmas X Pekanbaru City.

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, and one of the affected healthcare services is the immunization program. People are hesitant to undergo immunization due to the fear of contracting Covid-19 when visiting healthcare facilities. Midwives have duties and authority in providing healthcare services, including complete basic immunization. This study aims to determine the relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of midwives and the performance of complete basic immunization services. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach conducted offline at the Ciamis and Cijeungjing Community Health Centers. The study involved 47 midwife respondents. The results indicate that there is a significant relationship between midwives' attitudes (0.000) and the performance of complete basic immunization, but knowledge is not significantly related to the performance of complete basic immunization services.

Immunization is an effort to actively create/increase a person's immunity against a particular disease, so that if one day they are exposed to that disease they will not get sick or will only experience mild illness. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge about immunization and providing complete basic immunization to babies at the Penanggalan Community Health Center, Penanggalan District, Subulussalam City. Quantitative design using cross sectional. The population in this study were mothers who had children or babies aged 10-12 months, namely 40 respondents. Data analysis uses univariate, bivariate analysis. The results of this study show that there is a relationship between maternal knowledge about immunization and the provision of complete basic immunization to babies at the Penanggalan Public Health Center, Penanggalan District, Subulussalam City in 2023. Suggestions are given for research and for research sites and for educational institutions regarding complete basic immunization in babies.

Immunization is an act of providing immunity to children against diseases that can be prevented by immunization before the age of 12 months, namely tuberculosis, polio, hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and measles. Complete and regular basic immunization by receiving all types of basic immunization when children are less than 11 months old can reduce morbidity and mortality rates for toddlers by around 80-95%. Incomplete basic immunization, maximum can only provide 25-40% protection. The role of a mother in the immunization program is very important, because the use of health facilities by babies/children is related to factors that influence the mother. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between factors that influence mothers on basic immunization status in babies aged 12-24 months. This research uses a descriptive correlation design with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples in this study was 40 people. Sampling was taken using the total population. This research was conducted in Nauli Village, Sigumpar District, Toba Regency in 2023. The instrument in this research was a questionnaire. Data analysis used chi-square. From the research results, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between maternal age with a value of p=0.001, education with a value of p=0.004, employment with a value of p=0.001, number of children with a value of p=0.000, and knowledge with a value of p=0.000 on basic immunization status . From this research, it is hoped that health workers will improve the quality of health services, health promotion efforts in the form of social support, namely improving the quality of health education, providing motivation in utilizing health services, especially immunization.

Background: The percentage of children aged 0 to 11 months who received complete basic immunization reached 75.5% of the target of 92.9%, with a performance achievement of 75.34%. Complete Basic Immunization Coverage (IDL) in North Sumatra Province in 2019 was 85.17%. For data on Complete Basic Immunization (IDL) coverage in Dairi district, there is 82.02%, this figure shows that Dairi district has not yet achieved the strategic plan that has been determined. This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal knowledge and the provision of basic immunizations in the working area of the Sopobutar health center, Dairi Regency in 2022. Method: This type of research is analytical with a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in the working area of the Sopobutar Community Health Center, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra Province. The research was conducted from May to June 2022. The population in the study were all mothers who had 1 year old babies recorded in the working area of the Sopobutar Community Health Center, 38 people and using total sampling techniques. Data analysis in this research includes Univariate Analysis and Bivariate Analysis with the chi square test, using a significance level of 5% (p value <0.05). Results: The results showed that the majority of mothers' knowledge was sufficient, 22 people (57.9%) and the majority of babies received complete basic immunization, 26 people (68.4%). The statistical test results show a p value of 0.002 <0.05, meaning there is a significant relationship between knowledge and providing basic immunization to babies in the Sopobutar Community Health Center Working Area. Conclusion: P value = 0.002 <0.05, which means Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, which means there is a significant relationship between knowledge and providing basic immunizations to babies in the Sopobutar Community Health Center Working Area in 2022. It is hoped that mothers who have babies will increase their insight and concern regarding basic immunization for babies, regarding immunization programs according to schedule and providing complete immunizations.

Immunization is one of the main goals of vaccination, which is basically can have passive or active immunity. Immunization is carried out in order to prevent the occurrence of diseases that can be prevented by carrying out immunization. The government is obliged to provide complete immunization for every baby and child. This study aims to analyze family knowledge and support for the completeness of basic immunization in the working area of the Parsoburan Health Center. This type of research is a quantitative study using a cross sectional approach. The number of samples in this study were 40 research samples. After conducting the research, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge and the infant's immunization status, a p-value of 0.000 is obtained, which is less than 0.05. There is a relationship between family support and infant immunization status with a p-value = 0.000 where the value is less than 0.05. It is hoped that the puskesmas will always provide information related to basic immunization for infants.

Factors Associated with Completeness of Basic Immunization for Infants at Ulee Kareng Health Center. Basic immunization is a program carried out to protect a person's body from diseases that can be prevented by immunization (PD3I) caused by viruses or bacteria, including tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, flu, measles and rubella. Based on data from the Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Management, the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018, ranks of Aceh Province are the lowest in basic immunization coverage, which is 70%. This study aims to determine the factors associated with completeness of immunization in infants with quantitative analytical methods with a cross sectional design approach (Cut Latitude). The study was conducted in March-July 2021 and obtained as many as 62 samples with the sampling method by accidental sampling. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge and completeness of infant basic immunization with a p-value of 0.000, there is a relationship between mother's education and completeness of infant basic immunization with p-value of 0.000001, there is a relationship between mother's employment status and completeness of infant basic immunization p-value 0.003, and there is a relationship between family support and completeness of basic infant immunization with a p-value of 0.000. The distance to the place of immunization service does not have a relationship with the completeness of infant immunization with a p-value of 0.054. The efforts of the puskesmas in achieving immunization completeness were scored well by conducting an assessment of planning, implementation and assessment activities using a questionnaire containing 5 questions on planning, 5 questions on implementation and 5 questions on assessment. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the level of knowledge, education, employment status, and family support has a relationship with the status of completeness of infant immunization. The distance to the place of immunization service does not have a relationship with the infant's immunization status. The researcher's suggestion is to do research with a larger sample and add various other variables that have a relationship with the infant's immunization status.  

Background: Many factors influence the completeness of basic immunization, such as parents, geographical location, vaccines, and health workers who provide immunization services. Even though the immunization program has been implemented well, there are still some immunization coverage that have not been achieved. Parents are the most important factor in scoring a child's complete immunization. Parents' participation in a health program is influenced by various factors and one of them is knowledge and attitudes towards the health program itself. Giving vaccines to children is the right way to anticipate the possibility of children being infected with diseases that are threatening at any time. Immunization functions to build a child's immunity against infectious diseases and dangerous diseases that can cause bodily defects. even death. Immunization given to children is the most effective way to protect children from tuberculosis (TB), diphtheria, pertussis (cocoon cough), tetanus (toothbrush). poliomyletis, measles, rubella and hepatitis B (Mai-imbi, 2021). During this time, parents had hepatitis B, meningitis, pneumonia and polio. VPD is a disease that is hoped to be eradicated or suppressed by implementing an immunization program Objective: Knowing the relationship between maternal attitudes and family support with the completeness of follow-up immunizations for young children at the Medan Amplas Community Health Center, Medan Amplas District in 2022. Method chi square test p value < 0.05 means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, the statistical test results show a significant relationship. Results: There is a relationship between the mother's attitude of family support and the completeness of advanced immunization for children in 2022. Suggestions are provided for research and for research sites and for educational institutions regarding perennial wound care.

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Indonesia in 2007 was 34 per 1000 live births, decreased in 2012 to 32 per 1000 live births. One of the causes of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is incomplete basic immunization. The role of parents, especially maternal knowledge, is one of the factors in achieving complete basic immunization coverage rates. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between the level of maternal knowledge about immunization and the completeness of immunization in babies aged 0-14 months in Talaka Village, Kab. Ma'rang, using analytical observation methods with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study were mothers who had babies aged 0-14 months and . The sample was selected using a simple purpose sampling technique with a sample size of 62 respondents, data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using the chi squere test. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between the mother's level of knowledge about immunization and the completeness of immunization in babies aged 0-14 months In Talaka Village, Kab. Ma'rang with p value = 0.002.