HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SUAMI DENGAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI DPT III DI PUSKESMAS PINTU PADANG KECAMATAN BATANG ANGKOLA KABUPATEN TAPANULI SELATAN TAHUN 2018

Abstract

Immunization is a preventive effort to reduce morbidity, disability and mortality due to some PD3I, such as diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus which can be prevented by DPT immunization. Complete basic immunization coverage in infants in Indonesia reaches 86.8%. DPT III immunization in Batang Angkola Subdistrict showed that the achievement of DPT I (95.6%) and achievement of DPT III (55%) had decreased, meaning that it was not in accordance with coverage. The purpose of this study is the Relationship of Husband's Support to Giving Immunization of DPT III at Pintu Padang Health Center Batang Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency in 2018. This study uses Descriptive Correlation method. The research design used was cross sectional. The study was conducted in the work area of the Pintu Padang Health Center. The sample is 55 people. Statistical analysis using univariate and bivariate with statistical tests of the type of test used, namely Chi-Square, the results of the study showed that there was a relationship between Husband's Support for Giving DPT III Immunization. It is expected that mothers will be more active and caring in providing infant immunization and should seek information about the benefits of immunization.