Effect of Information, Education, and Communication Intervention on Attitude towards Diphtheria Immunization among Nursing Mothers in Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This article examines the impact of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) interventions on the attitudes of nursing mothers towards diphtheria immunization in Yobe State, Nigeria. Drawing from a quasi-experimental study utilizing a pre-test and post-test design. The target population comprised 447 registered nursing mothers attending selected General Hospitals in Yobe State, Nigeria, between October 2024 and March 2025. A convenience sampling technique was employed. A sample size of 288 was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, to answer research questions related to attitude. Inferential statistics, specifically the t-test statistical method, were employed to compare pre- and post-intervention means within the experimental group and between the experimental and control groups at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicate a significant positive shift in attitude among nursing mothers exposed to these interventions, highlighting the critical role of targeted communication in shaping favourable health behaviours. The study underscores the necessity of integrating robust IEC strategies into routine maternal and child healthcare services to foster positive attitudes and ultimately improve immunization uptake.