Differential achievements in childhood immunization across geographical regions of Pakistan: analysis of wealth-related inequality.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Childhood immunization is one of the most cost-effective interventions for child health. Still, many children are not able to receive completed immunization status. Wealth - related inequality in immunization is considered a major reason for equitable coverage of immunization in Pakistan. Therefore, we examine wealth-related inequality in completed childhood immunization and to assess achievement indices across geographical regions in Pakistan. METHODS:The analysis was based on a nationally representative demographic and health survey (DHS) of Pakistan, conducted in 2012-13. We examined completed childhood (12-23 months) immunization in the various regions of the country and we used concentration, extended concentration and achievement indices to demonstrate inequality across ge

SUBMITTER: Raza O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6098575 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature