Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Reproductive Age Women in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) remains a major public health concern in Somalia, where health infrastructure is still recovering. Despite the availability of a safe and effective tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine, coverage remains low. This study aimed to identify factors influencing TT vaccine uptake among reproductive-age women in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2025 in Mogadishu, Somalia. A two-stage cluster sampling technique combined with systematic random sampling was used to select 350 households. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire, and the primary outcome was adherence to at least two doses of the TT vaccine during pregnancy. Data were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Abdulle AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12775988 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature