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Analysis of Factors Affecting Low Measles Rubella Immunization Coverage During School Children Immunization Month in Elementary Schools in Center Area, Padang Suilia, Rania; Meri Neherta; Agus Sri Banowo; Rika Sabri; Mahathir; Fitra Yeni
NERS Jurnal Keperawatan Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026): NJK Volume 22, Number 1
Publisher : Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/njk.v22i1.396

Abstract

Measles Rubella (MR) immunization is a vaccine aimed at preventing measles and rubella. MR are infectious diseases that can affect anyone, both children and young adults, and can cause serious health problems. These diseases can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, congenital defects, and even death. Despite being an effective preventive measure, MR immunization coverage has shown a significant decline in recent years, from 88% in 2022 to only 42.4% in 2024. In Padang City, the MR immunization coverage among grade 1 students in 2024 were only 33.1%, far below the national target of 90%. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the low coverage of MR immunization in Padang City. This research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The total sample consisted of 136 respondents, specifically mothers who have children enrolled in grade 1 of elementary school. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using chi-square statistical tests to identify relationships between variables. The results indicated a significant relationship between attitude, belief, and family support with MR immunization coverage. In contrast, there was no significant relationship between knowledge, health worker support, and community leader support. Among all analyzed variables, belief (22.962), family support (5.606), and attitude (7.148) had the strongest influence on immunization coverage. Therefore, it is recommended that the Health Office and Nanggalo Health Center enhance targeted health promotion strategies and community engagement to improve Measles Rubella immunization coverage.
Co-Authors Adang Bachtiar Aditya Yudha Pradhana Afridawati MJ Agus Sri Banowo Aisya Rahmadhanty Aisyah Rahmadini ALADIN ALADIN Andika Maharani, Andika Andri, Chairul Ariani, Peny Arif Irpan Tanjung Arif Rohman Mansur Arneliwati Azaara, Ayu Nabilla Defrin Defrin Delmi Sulastri DELTA APRIANTI Deswita Deswita Deswita Deswita Deswita DESWITA DESWITA Devia Puteri Lenggogeni Devia Puteri Lenggogeni Dewi Eka Puteri Dewi Eka Puteri Dewi Eka Putri Dian Rahmadhani Dian Rahmadhani, Dian Dwi Novrianda Edi Efian Emil Huriani Eva Chundrayetti Eva Chundrayetti Farlina, Mutia Firdawati, Firdawati Fitra Yeni Fitrayeni Fitrayeni Fitri Mailani Fitri, Ainil Hafni Bachtiar Hema Malini, Hema Heppy Sasmita Heppy Sasmita Herien, Yelly Hermalinda Hermalinda Hermalinda Herman Husna Yetti Ika Nur Saputri Ira Mulya Sari Lenggogeni, Devia Putri Lidya Lidya Lidya, Lidya Lili Fajria Lili Suryani Mahathir Mahathir, Mahathir Maisa, Esthika Ariany Masrul Mayetti Mayetti Miftahul Ilmi Mudjiran , Mudjiran Mudjiran Mudjiran Muliantino, Mulyanti Roberto Mutia Dwi Sagita Mutia Farlina Mutia Rezky Mutia Rezky Nelwati Nelwati Nelwati Neneng Gia Defilza Neni Legawinarni Nidya Diramayana Novery Harizal Novi Eka Fitrah Novi Eka Fitrah Noviandra, Dwi Novita Sari Novita Sari Novita Sari Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto Nur Windiya Nurariati Nurariati Nurariati Nurariati OKTARIA, RINA RINA Oktarina, Elvi Prima Yori, Landura Prima Yoselina Prima Yoselina Raden Surahmat Rahmadevita Rahmanelly, Suci Rania Suilia Reky Marlani Rika Sabri Rika Sarfika Rilda, Yuli Rima Berlian Putri Rini Anggraini Rini Anggraini Rizanda Machmud Safiyah Kamilah Safiyah Kamilah Sari Indah Kesuma Sastra Purna, Rozi Sesra, Sesra Sety Julita Sholihat, Annisa Sonartra, Era Neltia Sri Wahyuningsih Sudiarti, Putri Eka Suilia, Rania Sukma, Nadila Permata Susmiati Susmiati Syamsiar, Syamsiar Syeptri Agiani Putri Tasman Tasman Vetty Priscilla Victoria, Silvia Puspa Wedya Wahyu Yanti Puspita Sari Yantje, Oktavvia Fittrianna Yevri Zulfiqar Yonrizal Nurdin Yulvi Hardoni Yulvi Hardoni Yuni, Annisa Rahma