[Factors influencing the immunization of children in the outpatient clinic of a pediatric hospital].

In 1991 a study conducted at the Hospital Infantil de Mexico in Mexico City, as a project of the MCH IPHI Program at the Center for Population and Family Health, Columbia University, New York. The purpose was to investigate health professional's knowledge, perceptions of barriers and actions to promote immunization. Knowledge, perceptions of barriers and actions (KPA) surveys were administered to 101 residents and 104 nurses. Using SPSS/PC analysis of health professionals (KPA) surveys demonstrate no correlation between their knowledge, perceptions of barriers to immunization and actions undertaken (P greater than 0.05). Recommendations made to the Hospital Infantil de Mexico include: the review of the immunization card on a regular basis, health education programs on immunization at the community and health professionals level, and interpersonal and mass communication.