ISSN: 0971-9032

Current Pediatric Research

International Journal of Pediatrics


Abstract

Magnitude and associated factors of delayed immunization among children aged 11-23 months in Edagahamus town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018.

Introduction: Delayed immunization is a major public health problem that is associated with vaccinepreventable disease epidemics. Objective: The aim of this study to assess the magnitude and factors associated with delayed immunization among 12-23 months old children in Edagahamus town, Tigray, Ethiopia and 2018. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in July 1-30, 2018. A simple random sampling method was used to select study participants. Information was collected using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The date of vaccinations was obtained from children’s immunization cards and timeliness assessed based on the recommended age ranges. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Variable with P-value <0.2 in bivariate was exported to multivariate. Conclusions: From the study, it is concluded that the magnitude of delayed immunization for children aged 12-23 months is high (29.5%) in Edagahamus. Delayed immunizations of children were predicted by the mother's education and mother’s consideration in the child’s wellness to take the vaccine.


Author(s):

Teferi Gebru Gebremeskel*, Merhawit Gebremeskel Hagos, Selam Shushay Kassahun,Brhane Haile Gebrezgi



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