EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING IMMUNIZATION AMONG THE MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN SELECTED RURAL AREA, GUNTUR

Abstract

Vaccination is probably one of the most cost effective interventions to reduce burden of childhood morbidity and mortality, provided used optimally and judiciously. Currently it is estimated that immunization saves the life of 3 million children a year but 2 million more lives could be saved by existing vaccines. In this study quantitative approach and quasi experimental one group pre test post test was used. Total 30 samples were in this study. Samples were selected through purposive sampling technique and setting was selected rural area, Guntur. Data are collected through structured questionnaire.