Determinants of Under-Immunization Among Children Between 0 and 59 Months in Buea Municipality, South Western Cameroon: Implications for National Immunization Campaign

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 239 - 239

Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025

Introduction: Under-immunization remains a major global public health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 20 million children globally are not fully vaccinated, with more than half of these residing in Africa. African countries including Cameroon face unique challenges achieving high vaccination coverage. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants under-immunization among aged 0–59 months Buea, contribute effective national immunization policy. Methods: cross-sectional used Behavioural Social Determinants tool collect data from 438 caregivers city Buea. Data were collected on socio-demographics, factors, system variables for cohort. Results: It was found 25.11% urban Buea under-immunized. Children Town three times likely be under-immunized those Molyko (AOR = 3.0, 95% CI: 1.3–7.3, p 0.013). separated 0.2 less widowed 0.2, 0.1–0.9, 0.036). whose did receive unsolicited advice 2.1 2.1, 1.2–3.4, 0.006). living 1 mile facilities 2.9 10 miles away 2.9, 1.1–7.5, 0.030). employed private sector 4.3 compared unemployed 4.3, 1.1–16.2, 0.031). non-owned/non-rented houses 0.3 rented 0.3, discuss concerns healthcare workers 0.6 have (COR 0.6, 0.3–0.9, 0.020). Conclusions: concluded is significant problem Interventions target quality services, community engagement, faced by different caregiver groups, needed.

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Young U.S. Children: A Socioeconomic Analysis

COVID, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(2), С. 20 - 20

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare delivery across the United States (U.S.), including childhood vaccine administration. This study analyzed data from National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a nationally representative survey of U.S. population, assessing trends and predictors influenza vaccination uptake among children ≤ 5 years before amid pandemic. Influenza coverage declined significantly, 56% in 2019 to 46% 2022 (p < 0.001). Age-specific declines were notable, with rates dropping one-year-olds 68% 53%, two-year-olds 63% 49%, infants 31% 24% Logistic regression revealed African American had lower odds compared non-Hispanic White (OR = 0.70, p 0.001), while Asian higher 1.32, 0.018). Uninsured less likely be vaccinated than insured 0.71, 0.022). Regional analysis showed Northeast highest (60% 2019, 2022), South lowest (52% 41% 2022). These findings underscore need for targeted strategies address socioeconomic disparities improve young

Язык: Английский

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Lessons from COVID-19: a qualitative study on the vaccination decision-making and experiences of black pregnant and postpartum women in the US

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Applying a Participatory Action Research Approach to Engage an Australian Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community around Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Lessons Learned

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(9), С. 978 - 978

Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024

Globally, migrant and culturally linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are known to have inequitable access HPV vaccination. One participatory research approach used engage CALD around vaccination is action (PAR), but we know little about the use of PAR priority school To address this gap, partnered with our local Multicultural Health Service understand how largest group in region New South Wales, Australia, engages their program. Through a long-standing relationship, method (World Café) explore level awareness engagement multi-generational community member had concerning We acted by sharing co-designed information website answer community's questions then evaluated these engagements surveys, focus groups online analytic platforms. Last, reflected project partners health service stakeholders on overall outcomes shared learnings. In discussion, lessons learned contributed wider conversation benefits, challenges, practicalities using

Язык: Английский

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Addressing Health Disparities Among Migrants in High-Income Countries: Using Sociocultural Beliefs and Norms as Resources

Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2024

Язык: Английский

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