Predictors of measles-rubella vaccination status in the Savannah Region, Ghana: A cross-sectional study among caregivers of children aged 18-59 months.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Savannah Region witnessed a decline in measles-rubella (MR) vaccination coverage prior to the measles outbreak in 2022. This study aimed to assess contributory factors of the low routine MR vaccination coverage and proffer recommendations to improve vaccination uptake.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in two districts (Bole and Central Gonja) of Savannah Region from December 2022 to June 2023. Caregivers of children 18-59 months were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to assess predictors of MR vaccination status.

Results

Children of caregivers with inadequate knowledge of MR vaccination (AOR = 0.58, 95 %CI: 0.47-0.72), travelled more than five km t

SUBMITTER: Adjei MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474206 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature