A study of association between maternal tetanus toxoid immunization and neonatal mortality in the context of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal tetanus toxoid (MTT) vaccination during pregnancy remains an important factor for reducing infant mortality globally, especially in developing nations, including Bangladesh. Despite commendable progress in reducing child mortality through widespread MTT vaccination during pregnancy, the issue still exists. This analysis explores the impact of MTT vaccination on neonatal mortality in Bangladesh and identifies associated factors.

Methods

This research utilizes data from the 2019 Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). The dataset consists of 23,402 cases; among them, 587 cases resulted in infant death. The outcome variable was infant mortality, which was binary. The independent variables identified as potential contributors to the cause of deat

SUBMITTER: Naha SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11741588 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature