Improving Equity in Urban Immunization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Document Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the world continues to urbanize, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, understanding the barriers and effective interventions to improve urban immunization equity is critical to achieving both Immunization Agenda 2030 targets and the Sustainable Development Goals. Approximately 25 million children missed one or more doses of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) vaccine in 2021 and it is estimated that close to 30% of the world's children missing the first dose of DTP, known as zero-dose, live in urban and peri-urban settings.

Methods

The aim of this research is to improve understanding of urban immunization equity through a qualitative review of mixed method studies, urban immunization strategies and funding proposals across more than 70 u

SUBMITTER: Belt RV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10386579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature