Uptake and determinants of routine vaccines among children aged 12-23 months in adansi South district of Ghana. a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Routine childhood vaccination (RCV) has demonstrated its effectiveness, saving millions of lives globally and reducing childhood mortality. However, several factors impede mothers from completing their children's vaccination schedule. The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing RCV among children aged 12-23 months in the Adansi South District (ASD) of Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional community-based survey with a census approach was conducted involving 3,312 mothers with children aged 12-23 months. Frequency and percentage, bivariate, and hierarchical binary logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors related to RCV.

Results

The number of fully vaccinated children was 56.8% with partially vaccinated being 43.2%, indicat

SUBMITTER: Sem S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912646 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature