Regional, subregional and country-level full vaccination coverage in children aged 12-23 months for 34 countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a global analysis using Demographic and Health Survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study estimated the proportion of children aged 12-23 months who were fully vaccinated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), explored geographical disparities across subregions and countries, and identified country-level factors associated with full vaccination (FV).

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

SSA.

Participants

Children aged 12-23 months.

Primary outcome

FV.

Methods

Data for this study were extracted from the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in 34 SSA countries between 2012 and 2023. The study included a total weighted sample of 69 218 children. Univariate analyses were performed to describe the socio-demographic profile of the participants and estimate the proportion of FV and the proportion for each of t

SUBMITTER: Jean Simon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911682 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature