TABLE 2:

Mothers' Knowledge of Child Immunisation (N = 216)

Variables	Response	Frequency	Percentage
1. Immunizations for sick children only?	Yes	28	13.0
	No	188	87.0
2. Is vaccination important for children from the first day of birth?	Yes	183	84.7
	No	33	15.3
3. Does vaccination prevent infectious diseases?	Yes	174	80.5
	No	42	19.5
4. Does vaccination reduce death and disability?	Yes	187	86.6
	No	29	13.4
5. Can vaccination keep children healthy?	Yes	192	88.9
	No	24	11.1
6. Can diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis be controlled through vaccinations?	Yes	159	73.6
	No	57	26.4
7. Can hepatitis B virus be prevented by vaccination?	Yes	115	53.2
	No	101	46.8
8. Can tuberculosis be prevented by vaccination?	Yes	153	70.8
	No	63	29.2
9. Can poliomyelitis be prevented by vaccination?	Yes	177	81.9
	No	39	18.1
10. Can child vaccinations control measles?	Yes	196	90.7
	No	20	9.3
11. Can child vaccinations prevent diarrhoea?	Yes	98	45.4
	No	118	54.6
12. Are malnutrition, low fever, and diarrhoea not contraindications to vaccination?	Yes	112	51.9
	No	104	48.1
13. Are some vaccinations related to fever and pain?	Yes	190	88.0
	No	26	12.0
14. Can vaccinations cause cramps and rashes?	Yes	104	48.1
	No	112	51.9
Knowledge score
Poor		72	33.3
Moderate		85	39.4
Good		59	27.3