Rol educador del profesional de enfermería en el Cumplimiento del esquema de inmunización en el centro de salud tipo “B” Salcedo

Abstract

Introduction: The public health nurse has the responsibility to comply with the National Immunization Strategy through promotion and prevention. Objective: To evaluate the educational role of the Nursing professional in the fulfillment of the immunization scheme in the Type "B" Health Center Salcedo. Methodology: Quantitative research, field and cross-sectional, the population were the parents or caregivers of the 465 children under 1 year of age belonging to the Health Center Type "B" Salcedo, the sample was 211 participants, applied an instrument already validated by two studies that allowed to meet the objectives. Results: It was observed that most of the respondents are between 20 and 35 years old and are parents, with a secondary education level and with an independent job. In the educating role of the nurse, 100% received information about vaccinations and care, 99.5% obtained information about adverse reactions, the level of satisfaction represents 91.9%. The knowledge level is 84.8% and the importance of the use of the vaccines is 98.1%. Conclusion: The relationship between the educational role of the Nurse Practitioner and compliance with the immunisation schedule is of high scientific value, as community nursing is responsible for vaccines and includes education as an essential part of complying with the immunisation schedule in a timely and effective manner.