Trend in mandatory immunisation coverage: linear and joinpoint regression approach, Serbia, 2000 to 2017.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundAnalyses of temporal trends in immunisation coverage may help to identify problems in immunisation activities at specific points in time. These data are essential for further planning, meeting recommended indicators, monitoring, management and advocacy.AimThis study examined the trends of mandatory vaccination coverage in the period 2000-2017 in Serbia.MethodsData on completed immunisations were retrieved from annual national reports of the Institute of Public Health of Serbia during the period 2000-2017. To assess the trends of immunisation coverage, both linear and joinpoint regression analyses were performed. A probability p < 0.05 was considered significant.ResultsOver the period 2000-2017 linear regression analysis showed a significant decline in coverage with the primary va

SUBMITTER: Veljkovic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8326657 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature