Impact of gender-biased parental perceptions on under-immunization in Eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite global efforts, inequities in vaccine uptake remain, influenced by socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, and gender-related factors. In Eastern Sudan, gender disparities are acknowledged, particularly in livelihoods, but their impact on vaccination uptake is unclear. This study aimed to assess the effect of gender-biased parental perceptions on under-immunization among children in Kassala, Eastern Sudan.

Methods

This study was a community-based cross-sectional in rural and urban districts of Kassala locality in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan in November 2022. Data were collected from parents using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. The Chi-square or Fisher's exact test was conducted to assess the factors associated with under-immunization among children.

SUBMITTER: Abdallah MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554609 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature