An Assessment of Ineffective Security as an Impediment to Polio Vaccination In Tehsil Khwazakhela, Swat

Abstract

The present study ascertains ineffective security as an impediment to polio vaccination in tehsil khwazakhela, Swat, Pakistan. A sample size of 200 respondents in a population of 364 through simple random sample was selected. Majority of respondents i.e. 53% age were from (26-35), 58.5% male and 84% were married respectively. All the respondents were literate and majority of the respondents i.e. 36.5% were graduate, most of the respondents i.e. 36.5% had monthly income (15000-20000PKR). On security point of view 83% participated in the most recent polio vaccination, and 63.5% were satisfied from security measure, 68% polio vaccination affected from terrorism. At Bivariate level militants threatened the people was found significant p= (0.028) with impediment to polio vaccination. On the basis of study findings, although a proper and eminently efficient system of polio vaccination existed in the study area, however coordination between various state and non-state agents was comprehensively lacking. A well patronized campaign over media through proper display of victims from polio with explicit display of agonies from the victims is essential.. An informative system through spy agencies with the coordination of health department and local police department can prove to be a success in curbing the militant tendency amongst the anti-state elements against polio vaccination. The vaccination workers had the very right to be encouraged in cash payment and other prizes like certification etc.