Immunization coverage of 12-23 months old children and its associated factors in Minjar-Shenkora district, Ethiopia: a community-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood vaccinations have been shown to be effective in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The systematic investigation of the causes of incomplete immunization is critical for the full immunization and develop health system interventions to improve immunization coverage. To date, no community-based immunization coverage assessment study was conducted in Minjar-shenkora district. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the immunization coverage and its factors among 12-23 months old children in Minjar-shenkora district, Ethiopia.

Methods

Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November 2017. A total of 566 children aged 12-23 months and their mothers/caregivers were successfully interviewed using struct

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6567439 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature