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GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU TENTANG IMUNISASI MEASLES RUBELLA (MR) PADA ANAK DI PUSKESMAS PUTRI AYU

Bella Puspita

ABSTRAK
Imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) merupakan salah satu upaya pencegahan penyakit campak dan rubella yang dapat menimbulkan komplikasi serius hingga kematian pada anak. Rendahnya cakupan imunisasi MR masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat, termasuk di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Putri Ayu Kota Jambi. Pengetahuan dan sikap ibu merupakan faktor yang berperan penting dalam keberhasilan pemberian imunisasi kepada anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan dan sikap ibu tentang imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) pada anak di Puskesmas Putri Ayu Kota Jambi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Putri Ayu pada tanggal 15, 17, dan 23 Juni 2026. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 108 ibu yang memiliki anak usia 918 bulan, dengan sampel sebanyak 43 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner, kemudian dianalisis secara univariat dan disajikan dalam bentuk distribusi frekuensi dan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki pengetahuan tinggi tentang imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) yaitu sebanyak 27 responden (62,8%), sedangkan responden dengan pengetahuan rendah sebanyak 16 responden (37,2%). Berdasarkan sikap, sebagian besar responden memiliki sikap baik terhadap imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) yaitu sebanyak 25 responden (58,1%), sedangkan responden dengan sikap kurang baik sebanyak 18 responden (41,9%). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar ibu di Puskesmas Putri Ayu memiliki pengetahuan tinggi dan sikap yang baik terhadap imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR). Diharapkan pihak Puskesmas dapat terus meningkatkan kegiatan penyuluhan dan edukasi kepada ibu mengenai pentingnya imunisasi MR agar cakupan imunisasi dapat terus meningkat.
Kata Kunci : Ibu, Imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR), Pengetahuan, Sikap

An Overview of Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Measles Rubella Immunization Among Children at Putri Ayu Public Health Center

Bella Puspita

ABSTRACT
Measles Rubella immunization represents an effort to prevent measles and rubella, which can cause serious complications leading to death among childre n. Low Measles Rubella immunization coverage remains a public health concern, including within the working area of Putri Ayu Public Health Center Jambi City. Maternal knowledge and attitudes are factors that play a crucial role in the success of immunization administration to children. This study aimed to determine the overview of maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding Measles Rubella immunization among children at Putri Ayu Public Health Center Jambi City. This study was quantitative research with a descriptive design. The research was conducted at Putri Ayu Public Health Center on June 15, June 17, and June 23 2026. The research population comprised 108 mothers with children aged 9 to 18 months, with a sample of 43 respondents selected using an accidental sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires, then analyzed univariately and presented in the form of frequency distributions and percentages. The research results demonstrated that the majority of respondents possessed high knowledge regarding Measles Rubella immunization, accounting for 27 respondents representing 62.8 percent, whereas respondents with low knowledge accounted for 16 respondents representing 37.2 percent. Based on attitude, the majority of respondents possessed good attitudes toward Measles Rubella immunization, accounting for 25 respondents representing 58.1 percent, whereas respondents with poor attitudes accounted for 18 respondents representing 41.9 percent. It is concluded that the majority of mothers at Putri Ayu Public Health Center possess high knowledge and good attitudes toward Measles Rubella immunization. The Public Health Center is expected to continuously enhance counseling and educational activities for mothers regarding the importance of Measles Rubella immunization to sustain increases in immunization coverage.

Keywords: attitudes, mothers, measles rubella immunization, knowledge