Table 2.

Assessment of the mothers’ knowledge of childhood vaccination.

Variable	Count	Layer Total N%	%
Has your child received the mandatory vaccines?	Yes	258	98.5%
	No	4	1.5%
Is vaccination important for children from the first day of birth?	Yes	258	98.5%
	No	4	1.5%
Does vaccination prevent infectious diseases?	Yes	236	90.1%
	No	26	9.9%
Does vaccination reduce death and disability?	Yes	246	93.9%
	No	16	6.1%
Can vaccination keep children healthy?	Yes	255	97.3%
	No	7	2.7%
Can diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis be controlled through vaccinations?	Yes	225	85.9%
	No	37	14.1%
Can hepatitis B virus be prevented by vaccination?	Yes	252	96.2%
	No	10	3.8%
Can childhood vaccinations control measles?	Yes	253	96.6%
	No	9	3.4%
Are malnutrition, low fever, and diarrhea not contraindications to vaccination?	Yes	119	45.4%
	No	143	54.6%
Are some vaccinations related to fever and pain?	Yes	225	85.9%
	No	37	14.1%
Can vaccinations cause cramps and rashes?	Yes	107	40.8%
	No	155	59.2%
Does even a healthy child need vaccinations?	Yes	258	98.5%
	No	4	1.5%
What is the source of your information about vaccinations?	Primary healthcare center	158	60.1%
	Friends and relatives	49	17.9%
	Ministry of health website	40	14.8%
	Study	10	3.3%
	Search	5	3.9%

N = 262. This table uses descriptive statistics: frequency (n) and percentage (%).