Tetanus Vaccine Awareness Among University Students in Pakistan
Author Information
Author(s): Ayub Fiza, Saleem Wahaj, Shahid Muhammad Awais, Hussain Khan Muhammad Afzal, Suleiman Amal K., Akram Laiba, Sajid Sadaf, Bukhsh Allah, Baig Mirza Rafi, Khan Tahir Mehmood
Primary Institution: Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge and attitudes towards tetanus vaccination among non-medical university students in Lahore, Pakistan?
Conclusion
The study found that while students had positive attitudes towards tetanus vaccination, their knowledge about the disease and vaccination was significantly lacking.
Supporting Evidence
- 53.4% of students were unaware of how tetanus is contracted.
- 52.8% lacked knowledge of tetanus symptoms.
- 68.3% were unfamiliar with the total number of vaccine doses required.
- 88.9% expressed willingness to receive post-accident tetanus vaccination.
- Statistical significance was found in knowledge levels between genders.
Takeaway
Many university students in Pakistan don't know much about tetanus or the vaccine, but most are willing to get vaccinated after an accident.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted among 378 non-medical university students.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to underestimation or overestimation of vaccination rates.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences and generalizability, and self-reported vaccination data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were non-medical university students aged 18-25, with 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.003
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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