TABLE 3.
Reasons for partial/non-immunization of the child
| Not migratory (203) | Migratory (94) | |
|---|---|---|
| Obstacles | ||
| Vaccination not available | 2 (0.9 %) | 0 (0.0 %) |
| Vaccinator absent | 0 (0.0 %) | 1 (1.0 %) |
| Long waiting time | 9 (4.4 %) | 0 (0.0 %) |
| Time of immunization inconvenient | 1 (0.4 %) | 4 (4.2 %) |
| Place of immunization too far | 6 (2.9 %) | 4 (4.2 %) |
| Mother was too busy | 39 (19.2 %) | 41 (43.6 %) |
| Both the parents were busy | 32 (15.7 %) | 64 (68.0 %) |
| Child was ill | 5 (2.4 %) | 3 (3.1 %) |
| Child was ill, brought but not given immunization | 9 (4.4 %) | 0 (0.0 %) |
| Family problems including illness of mother | 9 (4.4 %) | 2 (2.1 %) |
| No one came at home | 63 (31.0 %) | 32 (34.0 %) |
| Went to village/native place/migrated to other place | 46 (22.6 %) | 57 (60.6 %) |
| Lack of information | ||
| Unaware of need for immunization | 109 (53.6 %) | 61 (64.8 %) |
| Unaware of need to return for 2nd/3rd dose | 60 (29.5 %) | 9 (9.5 %) |
| Not aware that services are free of cost | 17 (8.3 %) | 3 (3.1 %) |
| Place/time of immunization unknown | 57 (28.0 %) | 60 (63.8 %) |
| Wrong ideas about contradictions | 15 (7.3 %) | 6 (6.3 %) |
| Polio was considered only immunization to be given | 56 (27.5 %) | 29 (30.8 %) |
| Lack of motivation | ||
| Child/sibling became ill as a result of previous immunization | 47 (23.1 %) | 5 (5.3 %) |
| Rumours | 20 (9.8 %) | 8 (8.5 %) |
| No faith | 56 (27.5 %) | 14 (14.8 %) |
| Cultural/religious reason | 6 (2.9 %) | 4 (4.2 %) |
| Postponed until another time | 10 (4.9 %) | 1 (1.0 %) |
| Told to come on another day | 2 (0.9 %) | 6 (6.3 %) |
| Card lost, did not vaccinate the child | 26 (12.8 %) | 6 (6.3 %) |
| Did not vaccinate, demand residential proof | 28 (13.7 %) | 9 (9.5 %) |