TABLE 3.
Sources of information about vaccination reported by 151 mothers
| Source of information (Reference) | Number (%) reporting use | |
|---|---|---|
| Control group (n=74) | Study group (n=77) | |
| Printed | 66 (89) | 59 (77) |
| Chatelaine’s New Mother (4) | 50 (68) | 53 (69) |
| Dr Spock’s Baby & Child Care (5) | 22 (30) | 19 (25) |
| How to Raise a Healthy Child (9) | 5 (7) | 3 (4) |
| DPT: A Shot in the Dark (10) | 0 (0) | 1 (1) |
| Television | 19 (26) | 13 (17) |
| Person | ||
| Public health nurse | 54 (73) | 55 (71) |
| Relatives | 42 (56) | 32 (41) |
| Friends | 36 (49) | 39 (51) |
| Family physician | 32 (43) | 32 (41) |