Assessing the Knowledge of Vaccination Amongst the Second Year MBBS Students at GSVM Medical College

Introduction:Vaccinations are pivotal in disease prevention.Understanding healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding vaccination is vital for enhancing immunization programs.Objectives: To assess and improve the KAP regarding vaccination among medical students through an educational intervention.Methods: The study was conducted by department of pharmacology at GSVM Medical College.202 MBBS students participated in this study, which involved pre-and post-lecture surveys to evaluate the impact of a targeted educational lecture on vaccination.Results: Post-intervention results indicated significant improvements: recognition of Edward Jenner increased from 66.34% to 76.36%, understanding of vaccine mechanisms rose from 71.52% to 80.69%, and awareness of vaccine-preventable diseases surged from 37.60% to 84.70%.Advocacy for vaccination campaigns also grew from 90.9% to 98.6%. Conclusion:The educational session markedly enhanced students' KAP regarding vaccinations, underscoring the necessity of such content in medical curricula to prepare students for their roles in public health.