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Immunisation schedule criteria established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India [8]
| VACCINE | TIME TO ADMINISTER | DOSE | ROUTE | SITE | INTRODUCTION TIME IN INDIA (MHFW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBV | At birth | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh | 2002 |
| HBV 1,2,3 | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh | 1970s |
| DTwP/DTaP 1,2,3 | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh | |
| Hib | 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh | 2008 |
| DTwP/DTaP booster 1 | 16-18 months | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Anterolateral side of mid-thigh | 1970 |
| DTwP/DTaP booster 2 | 4-6 years | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Upper arm | |
| TT | 10 years and 16 years | 0.5ml | Intramuscular | Upper arm | 1970 |
Frequency and percentage distribution of demographic characteristics of study participants (n=65)
| VARIABLE | FREQUENCY (F) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <10 | 22 | 33.8 |
| 11-20 | 22 | 33.8 |
| >21 | 21 | 32.3 |
| Education | ||
| No schooling | 7 | 10.7 |
| Primary | 12 | 18.4 |
| Secondary | 19 | 29.2 |
| Higher secondary | 9 | 13.8 |
| University | 18 | 27.6 |
| Age at diagnosis (years) | ||
| 0-2 | 46 | 70.7 |
| 3-5 | 8 | 12.3 |
| Over 5 | 11 | 16.9 |
| Type of haemophilia | ||
| Haemophilia A | 55 | 84.6 |
| Haemophilia B | 10 | 15.3 |
| Disease severity | ||
| Mild | 3 | 4.6 |
| Moderate | 15 | 23 |
| Severe | 47 | 72.3 |
| Family history of haemophilia | ||
| Yes | 30 | 46.1 |
| No | 35 | 53.8 |
Frequency and percentage distribution of prophylactic measures to prevent complications after vaccination
| ITEM | FREQUENCY (N) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Have you/your child received vaccination? (n=79) | ||
| Yes | 65 | 82.2 |
| No | 14 | 17.7 |
| Did you have any bleeding complications after the vaccination? (n=65) | ||
| Yes | 15 | 23.1 |
| No | 50 | 76.9 |
| If yes, how was it managed? (n=15) | ||
| Factor injection | 9 | 13.8 |
| Icepack and compression | 6 | 9.2 |
| Did you receive any clotting factor replacement therapy before your vaccination? (n=65) | ||
| Yes | 37 | 56.9 |
| No | 28 | 43.1 |
| Route of administration of first vaccination? (n=65) | ||
| Subcutaneous | 54 | 83.1 |
| Intramuscular | 11 | 16.9 |