Association of War With Vaccination Dropout Among Children Younger Than 2 Years in the North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

A civil war that lasted for about 6 months in the North Wollo zone of Ethiopia destroyed numerous health care facilities. However, no studies have been conducted to determine the association of the war with vaccination dropout in the area.

Objective

To assess the association of war with vaccination dropout among children younger than 2 years in the North Wollo zone.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the North Wollo zone from April 1 to June 30, 2022. Participants included children younger than 2 years and their mothers. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the participants.

Main outcomes and measures

A vaccination dropout rate (yes or no) was assessed by interviewing mothers.<

SUBMITTER: Mezen MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10408260 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature