ABSTRACT

Background: Immunization in various countries has not been maximized because it is still hampered by various internal factors.

Aim: To introduce a new method, interactive health games to improve immunization knowledge and attitudes, compliance with immunization officers and the desire to carry out family planning.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was utilized in this study. 40 mother were randomly selected from public health clinics in Sorong, West Papua. Interactive game and video with content about immunization and family planning. Immunization history of each child was collected retrospectively from their immunization record/card.

Results: There was significant difference between the groups concerning knowledge (p=0.010), attitudes (p=0.001) and desire to implement a family planning (p=0.000). However, there is no significant differences between group concerning compliance with immunization officers (p=0.484). There was a significant change in knowledge, attitudes, desire to implement a family planning (p=0.000) but there were no differences in terms compliance with immunization officers

Conclusion: Future efforts can be made by providing scientific and up-to-date information in an interesting and innovative way about immunization, and really want to serve so that parents' knowledge increases, attitude and confidence in behavior arise.

Keywords: Immunization, knowledge, family planning