UNIVERSAL CHILD IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE IN PRRWOREJO DISTRICT: CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY USING RAPID CARD FORM
(1) Budiyono Budiyono*, Farid Agushybana, Ayun Sriatmi, Martini Martini, Sutopo Patria Jati, Rani Tiyas Budiyanti

(1) Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University, Indonesia

*Corresponding author
budiyonofkm[at]lecturer.undip.ac.id

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Immunization program of Indonesia aims to lower the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The success of this program can be measured by the progress Universal Child Immunization in (rural) villages. One of the areas that has a low Universal Child Immunization in Central Java is Purworejo District

PURPOSE
This study aims to analyze Universal Child Immunization coverage in Purworejo District using Rapid Card form.

METHOD
We collected 970 samples using Rapid Card Check (RCC) forms using random sampling technique on parents with 12-23 months babies in Purworejo district. RCC forms, as recommended by UNICEF, served as an instrument to check Immunization coverage and accuracy. Data were processed and analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods.

RESULT
The range of babies who has completed their Immunization vary from 12 to 23 months. The highest BCG vaccine coverage was 97.4% while the lowest was 94.8%. This number was higher than Purworejo District 2017 target of 90% coverage. The highest percentage of vaccination which were given on time was HB0 (86.2%) and the lowest was pentavalen (44.5%).

CONCLUSION
There are still babies that has yet to be immunized with the youngest being 12 months old and the oldest 23 months.

Keywords: Immunization Coverage, Rapid Card Check, Purworejo District, Universal Child Immunization

Topic: Public Health

Plain Format | Corresponding Author (Dr. Budiyono SKM., M.Kes.)

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