Exploring Mothers' Attitudes and Practices Toward Childhood and Maternal Vaccination at Jiblah University Hospital, Ibb, Yemen, 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

Noman Ahmed Yahya Al Hatemi, Department of Community Health Nursing, Dean of Faculty Nursing, Jibla University for Medicine and Health Sciences, Ibb, YemenFollow
Haddad Salim Alhebshi, Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Hadhramaut University, Mukalla, YemenFollow
Abdulkader Naser Hassan Alhaj, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow
Thiyazan Hasshem Al-Bukhaiti, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow
Rashed Ali AlZrarraei, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow
Arafat Mohammed Ahmed Khaled, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow
Ammar Yasser Alhaliani, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow
Salwa Abdullah Hamid Baalawi, Undergraduate of the Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, YemenFollow

Corresponding Author

Noman Ahmed Yahya Al Hatemi

Authors ORCID

Noman Ahmed Yahya Al Hatemi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5855-2073

Haddad Salim Alhebshi: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4592-7389

Abdulkader Naser Hassan Alhaj: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4457-2081

Thiyazan Hasshem Al-Bukhaiti: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6478-6020

Rashed Ali AlZrarraei: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6176-9091

Arafat Mohammed Ahmed Khaled: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9420-0195

Ammar Yasser Alhaliani: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9476-425X

Salwa Abdullah Hamid Baalawi: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1835-8048

Document Type

Original Study

Keywords

Attitude, Practice, Mothers, Children, Pregnancy, Vaccination, Yemen

Abstract

Several factors contribute to insufficient vaccination, including lack of awareness of its importance and issues related to both demand and supply. This study aimed to assess mothers' attitudes and practices toward child and maternal vaccination, as well as the association of potential risk factors. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January 20 and July 31, 2024, at Jiblah University Hospital. Results: A total of 300 mothers participated in the study. Of these, 38% were aged between 16–25 years, 60.7% had 2–3 children, and 13.3% were literate. The attitude score among mothers was 92% (275 out of 300), and the practice score was 93% (280). There was a significant association between residence, monthly family income, and total score of mothers' practices toward child vaccination, with p-values of 0.014 and 0.005, respectively. However, no significant association was found between mothers' attitudes toward child and maternal vaccination and their socio-demographic factors (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Despite a highly positive attitude and good practices toward children's vaccination, there were gaps in attitudes and practices concerning maternal vaccination. Mothers demonstrated limited awareness of the susceptibility of pregnant women to diseases like influenza, tetanus, and whooping cough.

How to Cite This Article

Al Hatemi, Noman Ahmed Yahya; Alhebshi, Haddad Salim; Alhaj, Abdulkader Naser Hassan; Al-Bukhaiti, Thiyazan Hasshem; AlZrarraei, Rashed Ali; Khaled, Arafat Mohammed Ahmed; Alhaliani, Ammar Yasser; and Baalawi, Salwa Abdullah Hamid (2025) "Exploring Mothers' Attitudes and Practices Toward Childhood and Maternal Vaccination at Jiblah University Hospital, Ibb, Yemen, 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study," Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62445/2958-4515.1044