Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Parents Regarding Child Vaccinations in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Parental decisions regarding vaccination are very vital for increasing the vaccination rate and parent compliance to the immunization schedule. Worldwide studies show that besides other factors, parental knowledge and beliefs have major influence on starting and continuing of child vaccination. Objective: The study aim to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of the parents regarding child vaccinations in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional community based study carried out during the period from 1st January to 30th July 2018. A systematic random sampling technique was used; 367 participants was included. Data collected using a pre-designed online questionnaire distributed among parents of children and adolescents to be self-administered. Results: the majority (40.1%) of children aged less than 6 years old, 58.9% were males, fathers' education was university or more in 47.7% of participants and mothers' education was secondary school 75.5%. Most (88.3)