Assessment of Child Immunization Coverage and Associated Factors in OromiaRegionalState, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal Title: STAR Journal - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The aim of the study is to assess the immunization coverage of children aged between 12-23 months and its determinants. A community based cross-sectional survey involving quantitative and qualitative study was conducted from 1-24 March, 2010 in 6 Kebeles of Kombolcha district. Stratified multi-stage cluster sampling technique with simple random sampling (SRS) was used to select sample size of 694 children aged 12 to 23 months with their mothers or care takers after census conducted in randomly selected Kebeles. Data was collected by using pre-tested structured questionnaire and then coded, edited, entered and analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0 software. Of total 168(24.2%) not immunized, 367(52.9%) partially immunized and 159(22.9%) completely immunized. The BCG, OPV1, OPV3, pentavalent-1, pentavalent-3 and measles coverage at the time of survey by card plus history was 452(65.1%), 520(74.9%), 236(34.0%), 512(73.8%), 230(33.1%) and 280(40.3%) respectively. Unaware of the need of immunization, they didn’t return for 2nd and 3rd dose because of fear of the side reaction, lack of information on place and/or time of immunization and wrong perception about contraindication were statistical significant factors for partially immunize their children. Over all the immunization coverage in Kombolcha Woreda was low that to in case of pentavalent-3 (33.1%). To prevent defaulters’ mothers/ care takers should be given due attention, encouraged and promoted during contacts.
Authors and Affiliations
Hussen Mohammed| School of Medicine,Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Alemayehu Atomsa| Jimma University, Public Health Faculty, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Jimma, Ethiopia
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