Obstacles And Challenges In Implementing Immunization In Coastal Communities

Authors

  • Achmad Hilal University of East Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Rahmat Pannyiwi Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v4i1.1087

Keywords:

Immunization, Obstacles, Challenges, Coastal Communities

Abstract

Immunization is an effective promotive and preventive measure in preventing infectious diseases. However, immunization coverage in some coastal areas is still suboptimal. Geographical, social, and cultural conditions, as well as limited access to health services, are factors that influence immunization implementation. This study aims to identify obstacles and challenges to immunization implementation in coastal communities. This study used quantitative methods with a descriptive analytical design and a cross-sectional approach. Sectional. The research sample was mothers who have toddlers in coastal area X. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed univariately and bivariately. The results showed that the main obstacles to immunization implementation include access to health services, maternal knowledge, perceptions of immunization, and family support. The conclusion of this study is that the implementation of immunization in coastal communities still faces various obstacles that require integrated interventions.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

Achmad Hilal, University of East Indonesia, Indonesia

D.III Midwifery Study Program

Rahmat Pannyiwi, Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia

Faculty of Military Medicine

References

Arikunto, S. (2019). Research Procedures: A Practical Approach. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.

Fitriani, S. (2017). Health Promotion. Yogyakarta: Graha Ilmu.

Green, L. W., & Kreuter, M. W. (2016). Health Promotion Planning. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Hidayat, AAA (2018). Health Research Methodology. Jakarta: Salemba Medika.

Hilal, A., Herman, H., W, RR, Asrianto, A., Jabir, MA, & Betan, AB (2024). Efforts to Protect Themselves from Health Risks for Scavenger Groups at Final Waste Disposal Sites in Makassar City. Sahabat Sosial: Journal of Community Service, 3(1), 17–24. https://doi.org/10.59585/sosisabdimas.v3i1.510

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. (2019). Immunization Implementation Guidelines. Jakarta: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. (2020). Indonesian Health Profile. Jakarta: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

Machfoedz, I. (2018). Quantitative Research Methodology. Yogyakarta: Fitramaya.

Notoatmodjo, S. (2019). Health Promotion and Health Behavior. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.

Orenstein, W. A., & Ahmed, R. (2017). Simply put: Vaccination saves lives. PNAS, 114(16), 4031–4033.

Pratiwi, C., Yulis, DM, Djunaedi, D., & Pannyiwi, R. (2023). The Effect of Diet Therapy and Physical Activity on Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in the Inpatient Ward of Luwuk Banggai Regional Hospital. Barongko: Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 138–153. https://doi.org/10.59585/bajik.v2i1.218

Pannyiwi, R., & Ali, A. (2025). Analysis of Drug Abuse Prevention Programs and Risk Factors in Adolescents: A Mixed Study Method in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. JIMAD: Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, 2(2), 153–162. https://doi.org/10.59585/jimad.v2i2.859

Santrock, J. W. (2017). Life-Span Development. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Sugiyono. (2019). Quantitative, Qualitative, and R&D Research Methods. Bandung: Alfabeta.

Sunanto, S., Pannyiwi, R., & Rahmat, RA (2025). The Effect of Night Shift Work on Nurse's Fatigue and Work Concentration in the Emergency Department. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(4), 606–613. https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v3i4.867

UNICEF. (2019). Immunization in Remote Areas. New York: UNICEF.

Wawan, A., & Dewi, M. (2018). Theory and Measurement of Health Behavior. Yogyakarta: Nuha Medika.

World Health Organization. (2018). Immunization Coverage. Geneva: WHO.

World Health Organization. (2019). Global Vaccine Action Plan. Geneva: WHO.

World Health Organization. (2020). Barriers to Immunization. Geneva:

WHO.Yuliana, R. (2017). Factors influencing immunization coverage. Journal of Public Health, 12(1), 45–52.

Downloads

Published

2026-03-27

How to Cite

Hilal, A., & Pannyiwi, R. (2026). Obstacles And Challenges In Implementing Immunization In Coastal Communities. International Journal of Health Sciences, 4(1), 112–118. https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v4i1.1087