FACTORS INFLUENCING MOTHERS IN GIVING MEASLES RUBELLA (MR) IMMUNIZATION TO INFANTS

Abstract

Introduction: MR immunization can increase children's immunity against measles and rubella and break the chain of transmission of the disease. Mothers play an important role in providing immunizations to their children and there are several factors that can influence the provision of immunizations. Objectives: This study aims to determine the factors associated with the provision of MR immunization to infants at the Teluk Pucung Health Center, Bekasi City in 2023. Methods: This study uses a quantitative research type with a Cross-Sectional design. Primary data collection used a questionnaire with a sample of mothers who had babies aged more than 9 to 12 months in the Teluk Pucung Health Center area totaling 63 respondents.  The analysis was carried out using the Chi-Square test. Results: This study shows that the achievement of MR immunization was below the target (73%). Statistical tests showed that there was a relationship between education (p=0.007, OR=5.936), knowledge (p=0.000, OR=21.667), attitude (p=0.000, OR=22.167), and family support (p=0.003, OR=7.429) with the provision of MR immunization. Conclusions: The coverage of MR immunization at Teluk Pucung Health Center is still below the target. The level of education, knowledge, attitude and family support for mothers influences the provision of immunizations to infants.