Spatial distribution of effective coverage of child immunisation in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Child immunisation is a cost-effective strategy to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. While effective coverage is key to ensuring quality immunisation, little is known about its geographical distribution in Ethiopia. This study aims to assess the spatial distribution of effective coverage of child immunisation and identify areas with low coverage to inform targeted interventions.

Methods

We used the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey and Ethiopia Service Provision Assessment datasets. After calculating the effective coverage of immunisation, Bayesian model-based geostatistics were employed to assess the spatial distribution of effective immunisation coverage in Ethiopia, using relevant covariates to estimate coverage rates across regions.

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SUBMITTER: Alemu SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12107584 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature