Students' Knowledge Regarding Basic Immunization For Infants

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Published: May 7, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhet.v5i1.737
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Knowledge, Basic Immunization, Students, Public Health

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Angel Graceta Sitepu
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Dwi Noerjoedianto
Department Of Public Health, Faculty Of Medicine And Health Science University Of Jamb
M. Ridwan
Department Of Public Health, Faculty Of Medicine And Health Science University Of Jambi
Budi Aswin
Department Of Public Health, Faculty Of Medicine And Health Science University Of Jambi
Ashar Nuzulul Putra
Department Of Public Health, Faculty Of Medicine And Health Science University Of Jambi

Abstract

This study examines students' knowledge of basic immunization for infants, a crucial issue given the high infant and toddler mortality rate due to vaccine-preventable diseases. The research method used was quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. The sample size of this study was 42 students who met the inclusion criteria, with the majority of respondents being female (90.5%), 19 years old (59.5%), and in their fourth semester (85.7%). The results showed that the majority of respondents (95.2%) had received information about basic immunization for infants, with the main sources of information coming from college/academics (26.2%) and family/friends (23.8%). The level of knowledge of respondents regarding basic immunization for infants was mostly in the good category (71.4%), although a small number had insufficient knowledge (28.6%). This good level of knowledge is important for increasing awareness and coverage of immunization. Therefore, it is important to continue educating students so that they can contribute to efforts to improve public health, especially regarding infant immunization

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Angel Graceta Sitepu, Dwi Noerjoedianto, M. Ridwan, Budi Aswin, & Ashar Nuzulul Putra. (2026). Students’ Knowledge Regarding Basic Immunization For Infants. International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhet.v5i1.737
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): IJHET MAY 2026
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Health
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