Administration of non-national immunization program vaccines for children under six in a rural county, Henan Province: Did costs matter?

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate caregivers' administration of non-National Immunization Program (NIP) vaccines in rural China, and examine health system, individual, and social determinants. A cross-sectional survey (n = 1051) was conducted from July to October in 2022 in a rural county of Henan Province. Caregivers of children under six who came to township health centers for child vaccination were interviewed. Cross-tabulation and multivariate logistic regressions were used to examine the administration rate and associated factors. Qualitative interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals (n = 4) and caregivers (Focus Group Discussions, n = 4) to understand local policies, routine practices, and caregivers' experience with the administration of non-NIP vacc

SUBMITTER: Yin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934159 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature