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Awareness of the side effects of vaccination among general public.

Awareness of the side effects of vaccination among general public.

Authors :
Swetha, G.
Rani, S. Leslie
Brundha, M. P.
Source :
Drug Invention Today. 3/15/2020, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p446-450. 5p. 6 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to evaluate and create awareness of the general public on the side effects of vaccination. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the awareness levels of general public on importance and side effects of vaccination to improve the standard of health care. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in Chennai among randomly selected people using a questionnaire. The question was related to knowledge and awareness of vaccination and its side effects. A total of 20 close-ended questions were included in the study. The results were being analyzed using statistical software. Results: The obtained results shows that 55% are aware of the benefits of vacciation and 85% of respondants have experienced the side effects like pain, fever, swelling, redness and headaches. Conclusion: On analyzing the results obtained from the present study, it is clear that people are fairly aware and has a knowledge about vaccination and about its benefits as well as side effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09757619
Volume :
14
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Drug Invention Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142952406