EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Research Article Volume 8 Issue 10 - 2025

Mothers' Knowledge and Perception about Vaccines: A Study of Immunization Decision-Making amongst Mothers in the Ukpenu Community, Edo State

Oshikhamele Zurietu Beauty1*, Anwuli Emina1, Munge F Mary1, Adoghe Blessing Isoken2, Olawale Abosede Yetunde3, Iyore Osasu Precious2, Emeka Nnenna N4,5, Nwankwo Eyiuche Esther2 and Obuye Ijeoma Victoria2

1Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

2Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing, Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, K6, Sapele Road by Godwin Abbe Junction, Benin City, Nigeria

3Achievers College of Nursing Sciences, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

4Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo Ebonyi State Nigeria

5Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Medicine ,Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Oshikhamele Zurietu Beauty, Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Received: September 23, 2025; Published: October 10, 2025



Background: Maternal knowledge and attitudes toward immunization are key factors influencing vaccine uptake and child health outcomes. Understanding these factors is essential to improving immunization coverage in local communities.

Objective: To assess the knowledge and perception of mothers with children under five years of age toward routine childhood immunization in the Ukpenu community, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was adopted using a non-experimental approach. A total of 275 mothers were selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of 21 close-ended questions, divided into three sections. Descriptive statistics, including frequency tables and percentages, were used for data analysis.

Results: Out of the 275 participants, 95.6% reported having heard of immunization, while 4.4% had not. In terms of attitude, 92.6% demonstrated a positive attitude toward immunization, whereas 7.4% showed a negative attitude. The findings indicate that the majority of mothers had good knowledge and a favorable attitude regarding childhood immunization.

Conclusion: Most mothers in the Ukpenu community possess adequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward immunization. To further improve immunization uptake, the study recommends that the Edo State Ministry of Health enhance health education campaigns targeting mothers. These should include vaccination booklets detailing immunization benefits, schedules, card importance, and management of common side effects. Routine education on immunization should also be integrated into antenatal and postnatal care services.

 Keywords: Immunization; Knowledge; Attitude; Ukpenu Community

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Oshikhamele Zurietu Beauty., et al. “Mothers' Knowledge and Perception about Vaccines: A Study of Immunization Decision-Making amongst Mothers in the Ukpenu Community, Edo State”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports  8.10 (2025): 01-15.

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