Immunization practices in low birth weight infants from rural Haryana, India: Findings from secondary data analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight (LBW) infants constitute a vulnerable subset of infants with impaired immunity in early life. In India, there is scarcity of studies that focus on immunization practices in such infants. This analysis aimed to examine immunization practices in LBW infants with the intention to identify areas requiring intervention.

Methods

Data on immunization status of LBW infants enrolled in an individually randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial of neonatal vitamin A supplementation were analysed. Study outcomes were full immunization by one year of age and delayed vaccination with DPT1 and DPT3. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with the outcome(s).

Findings

Out of 10 644 LBW infants enrolled in t

SUBMITTER: Upadhyay RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5804036 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature