Knowledge of infectious diseases and immunisation among Asian and white parents

A STRUCTURED questionnaire concerning infectious diseases and immunisation was applied to Asian and white parents attending child health clinics in Not tingham. Both groups were found to be deficient in their knowledge, but Asian families were particu larly unaware of diseases that could affect thei...

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Published in:Health education journal 1987-12, Vol.46 (4), p.177-179
Main Authors: Morgan, Sarah, Aslam, Mohammed, Dove, Rosemary, Nicoll, Angus, Stanford, Rita
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A STRUCTURED questionnaire concerning infectious diseases and immunisation was applied to Asian and white parents attending child health clinics in Not tingham. Both groups were found to be deficient in their knowledge, but Asian families were particu larly unaware of diseases that could affect their fam ilies both in the United Kingdom and on trips to the Indian sub-continent. Evidence is presented from Nottingham and elsewhere that this lack of knowl edge results in under-protection of first generation Asian immigrants and of Asian travellers, and that as a consequence disease morbidity is unnecessarily high. To meet these needs two leaflets were developed for Asians families explaining immunisa tions available in the United Kingdom and how to protect individuals travelling abroad.
ISSN:0017-8969
1748-8176
DOI:10.1177/001789698704600412