Table 2.
Disease and vaccine awareness.
| Awareness of RV | % mean value | % range (by country) |
|---|---|---|
| RV versus other diseases | 82% | 62%-88% |
| About RVGE (based on those aware of RV) | ||
| – RV is the most common cause of gastroenteritis | 61% | 53%-68% |
| – RV cannot be eliminated through proper sanitation/hygiene | 56% | 50%-66% |
| – Almost every child will have had RV by age 5 | 41% | 36%-48% |
| – In severe cases of dehydration due to RV, children may need to be admitted to hospital | 76% | 63%-87% |
| Perceived seriousness of RVGE (very/extremely serious) | 82% | 75%-88% |
| Top mentions for awareness of RV symptoms (based on those aware of RV) | ||
| – Watery diarrhoea/stools | 75% | 68%-81% |
| – Vomiting | 69% | 63%-87% |
| – Fever | 63% | 58%-74% |
| – Abdominal pain | 59% | 48%-75% |
| – Dehydration | 57% | 41%-75% |
| – Loss of appetite | 52% | 42%-66% |
| RV vaccine awareness*(based on those aware of RV) | 41% | 28%-57% |
| Believe that vaccines are available via NIP** | 52% | 37%-64% |
| Believe that vaccines are available via private market | 61% | 38%-76% |
| Child has received RV vaccine via NIP | 26% | 24%-57% |
| Raises the subject of childhood vaccination | ||
| – Doctor | 69% | 55%-81% |
| – Myself | 21% | 10%-34% |
| – Nurse | 10% | 2%-19% |
*Versus other vaccines.
**Data excludes Indonesia – vaccine available in the NIP was not presented to respondents as an option.
NIP, national immunization program; RV, rotavirus; RVGE, rotavirus gastroenteritis.