KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 2 No 8 (2023): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Factors Influencing UCI (Universal Child Immunization) Achievement in the Working Area of Technical Implementation Unit Melak Public Health Center

Mira Trisnawaty (Student of Applied Nursing Bachelor, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Kalimantan Timur)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2023

Abstract

Introduction: The immunization program is part of the ways for the government in prevention and breaking the spread of diseases. The target of UCI (Universal Child Immunization) at Technical Implementation Unit of Melak Public Health Center has not reached it, which is 50% in comparison to the target, 90%.  Objectives: This research aims to describe the factors that contributed to the target of UCI (Universal Child Immunization) at the work area of Technical Implementation Unit of Melak Public Health Center.  Method: This research was done by using an analytical observational approach of cross sectional. The sampling was non probability sampling, which was a technique that did not give the same equal chance or opportunity to the population that became a sample. Result and Discussion: There was no cause on education (?=0,76) and occupation (?=0,58) to the target of UCI (Universal Child Immunization). But there were causes on knowledge (?=0,001), behavior (?=0,02), family support (?=0,001) and medical workers support (?=0,027) for the target of UCI (Universal Child Immunization) in the work area of Technical Implementation Unit of Melak Public Health Center. Conclusion: Based on the result, it is highly recommended for Technical Implementation Unit of Melak Public Health Center to increase their communication with people about immunization, side effects, kinds of immunizations that are conducted and the contents of immunizations

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...