Behavioural and social drivers of routine childhood immunization in selected low coverage areas in the Philippines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Routine childhood vaccination coverage under the National Immunization Program of the Philippines is well below the target of 95% with a high number of zero-dose children. Declining immunization rates led to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio, and pertussis. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting childhood vaccine uptake by exploring the perspectives of community members, program managers, and coordinators.

Methods

Three regions with low vaccine coverage in the Philippines were selected as study sites. We conducted focus groups with adult caregivers of vaccinated and unvaccinated children aged 0-11 years recruited by barangay (community) health workers. Key informant interviews were also conducted with immunization program

SUBMITTER: Dalisay SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477805 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature