Assessment of Socio-demographic factors affecting Immunization status of children of age 0-2 years in Slums of Amritsar city
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: India is a leading producer and exporter of vaccines but it has one of the lowest vaccination coverage rates. India has almost 9.6 million unimmunized children which contribute to more than one-third of the unimmunized children around the world. Further in slums, full immunization coverage was recorded as 2.7% to 18.3% less compared to non-slums. This study was planned to assess the various socio demographic factors which influence the immunization status of children. Method: It was community based-Cross-sectional study. Amritsar city has recognized 64 slum areas according to Draft master plan 2011-2031 by PUDA(Punjab Urban Development Authority) MOHALI July 2010.These 64 areas were divided into 4 sectors depending upon their location and then from each sector one area was selected randomly by lottery method. Total 1600 houses were surveyed for study ie 400 houses from each sector. Results: Out of 486 (0-2 years) children, 43.98 % were fully immunized, 34.28% were partially immunized and 21.78 % were unimmunized. Significant positive association was found between vaccination coverage and literacy of father &mother, institutional deliveries, native place and with mother’s occupation but no association was found between socioeconomic status, religion, father’s occupation in relation to vaccination coverage. In the present study although vaccination coverage was almost approximate to National data in terms of fully immunized status i.e. around 43% children were fully immunized, but in terms of individual vaccine coverage, it was less than National data and State data. Also dropout was more than National data and State data. Conclusions: Consistent efforts are needed especially in slum population so that immunization coverage could be achieved to desired level. Regular follow up of children in the vulnerable age group and proper tracking system helps in reducing the dropout rate and ensuring full immunization coverage
Authors and Affiliations
*Jasmeet Singh,** S. S. Deepti, ***Sanjeev Mahajan,****Mohan Lal ,** S. S. Deepti, ***Sanjeev Mahajan,****Mohan Lal, *****Tejbir Singh, ******N. S. Neki
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