International Journal of Children

Poliomyelitis (polio), although it has been eradicated over the decades, continues to be a major problem of public health in Nigeria. Polio vaccination is the best way to counteract the transmission of poliovirus, although differences in knowledge and attitude to polio vaccination between rural and urban families are present and especially in Northeast Nigeria. This paper explores such differences, evaluates their impact on the knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance of polio vaccinations, based on the household location.

From the perspective of human development, childhood is regarded as a highly sensitive and multidimensional phase that plays a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of human life. During childhood, children undergo rapid growth across their mental, social, psychological, and physical domains. Currently, the mental, physical, and social well-being—as well as the overall health—of children remains a grave challenge for the entire world. An increase in nutritional and health-related problems among children is being observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The present paper deals with to understand the media forms of television and digital media as an influential agent of socialisation in contemporary society, especially among the children. The increasing accessibility of television and digital media, especially in the rural society of Punjab, have greatly impacted the patterns of childhood socialisation, cultural norms, religious practices, attitudes, and routine behaviour. During the study it is found that television continues to occupy a central place in children’s everyday life especially in the village society in Punjab, despite the growth of digital media technologies.

Child vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases and ensuring long-term public health. Despite the availability of structured immunization programs, many children miss scheduled vaccinations due to lack of awareness, busy lifestyles of parents and absence of effective reminder systems. This research paper presents NeoVax, a smart and user-friendly child vaccination reminder and management system designed to address these challenges using digital technology.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the intricate connection between anxiety and self-esteem in adult Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) residents. A purposive sample approach was employed to select seventy people from this region. The study measured participants' self-worth and gathered pertinent background data using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and a sociodemographic data form. In the data analysis, a t-test was employed to assess significant differences between variables. Furthermore, the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) validity and reliability were assessed using two different populations.

Unlike traditional forms of volunteering, modern volunteering has new purposes and outcomes. It is now recognized as a legitimate way for individuals to formally participate in local affairs through community level action. In many countries, volunteers have a nationally legislated institutional structure and set of principles, and rights and responsibilities, which is collectively agreed upon to be adhered to and safeguarded by all volunteers and the organizations and programs they are involved in. These arrangements have modern made volunteer action somewhat professional.