Immunization Coverage and Factors Associated with Failure to Complete Childhood Immunization DOI Creative Commons

Imran Khan,

A. Mahmood Ameen,

Rizwan Anwar

et al.

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 979 - 983

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Background: Immunization is a cornerstone of public health, aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality among children. Despite global efforts increase vaccination coverage, gaps in immunization persist, influenced by variety socio-economic demographic factors. Understanding these factors crucial for improving strategies achieving herd immunity. Objective: The study aimed assess the coverage children aged 12 23 months identify associated with incomplete peri-urban area Peshawar. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 15, 2021, November 2022, involving 239 five villages selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. Data on factors, along status, were collected interviews mothers caretakers using semi-structured questionnaire. assessed, failure complete analyzed. Statistical analysis performed SPSS version 25. Results: revealed that 50.2% (120/239) fully immunized, 35.5% (85/239) partially 14.2% (34/239) unimmunized. Factors contributing included lack information (31/239), motivation (17/239), accessibility issues (9/239), vaccine availability (7/239), family-related challenges (22/239). No significant gender discrimination observed. Children families lower socioeconomic status parents education less than secondary level more likely be incompletely immunized. Conclusion: While there has been progress barriers remain, particularly low backgrounds levels parental education. Addressing targeted health interventions enhanced community awareness essential protecting against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Language: Английский

Incorporating vaccines into vaccination schedules around the world: A scoping review DOI
Ana Catarina de Melo Araújo, Thaís Moreira Oliveira, Janaína Fonseca Almeida Souza

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 54, P. 127132 - 127132

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Immunization Coverage and Factors Associated with Failure to Complete Childhood Immunization DOI Creative Commons

Imran Khan,

A. Mahmood Ameen,

Rizwan Anwar

et al.

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 979 - 983

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Background: Immunization is a cornerstone of public health, aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality among children. Despite global efforts increase vaccination coverage, gaps in immunization persist, influenced by variety socio-economic demographic factors. Understanding these factors crucial for improving strategies achieving herd immunity. Objective: The study aimed assess the coverage children aged 12 23 months identify associated with incomplete peri-urban area Peshawar. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 15, 2021, November 2022, involving 239 five villages selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. Data on factors, along status, were collected interviews mothers caretakers using semi-structured questionnaire. assessed, failure complete analyzed. Statistical analysis performed SPSS version 25. Results: revealed that 50.2% (120/239) fully immunized, 35.5% (85/239) partially 14.2% (34/239) unimmunized. Factors contributing included lack information (31/239), motivation (17/239), accessibility issues (9/239), vaccine availability (7/239), family-related challenges (22/239). No significant gender discrimination observed. Children families lower socioeconomic status parents education less than secondary level more likely be incompletely immunized. Conclusion: While there has been progress barriers remain, particularly low backgrounds levels parental education. Addressing targeted health interventions enhanced community awareness essential protecting against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Language: Английский

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