Vaccine status of mothers of children who died of neonatal tetanus in Minas Gerais, Brazil (1997-2002)

Authors

  • Lúcio José Vieira Minas Gerais, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem
  • Maria Helena Pessini de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Fernando Lefévre Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2006.v10.50760

Keywords:

Mothers, Infant, Newborn, Tetanus, Tetanus Toxoid, Prenatal Care, Neonatal Mortaly (Rublic Health)

Abstract

This article intended to understand, by analyzing the discourse of 19 mothers of children who died from neonatal tetanus in the State of Minas Gerais, 1997-2002, the means of preventing the disease, especially anti-tetanus inoculation, which is considered the most effective protection. Among other findings, it was noted that a significant number of women at a fertile age, even many years after the death of their babies, had not had the necessary doses of vaccination against neonatal and accidental tetanus. This shows a loss of opportunities for vaccination.

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Published

2006-07-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2006)

Section

Research

License

Copyright (c) 2006 Reme: Revista Mineira de Enfermagem

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How to Cite

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Vaccine status of mothers of children who died of neonatal tetanus in Minas Gerais, Brazil (1997-2002). REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2006 Jul. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 24];10(3). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50760