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

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.