Immunization Status of Under-5 Children in A Rural Community in Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: A survey was carried out to assess the immunization status of under-5 children in a rural community and its association with mother’s educational status and age. Methods: Trained personnel administered pre-tested questionnaires to the mothers of the selected children who met the inclusion criteria. Results: Complete immunization rate is 72.2%, 83.3% for males; 69.5% for females. There is positive correlation between educational status of mothers and immunization of their children. Children of mothers aged less than 20 years of age and of those over 50 years of age have 100% vaccination rate for most of the vaccines but as low as 47.7% among children of mothers aged 20-50 years. The commonest reason for failure of mothers to immunize their children is mother’s illness. Conclusion: complete immunization occurred more in boys than in Girls. Maternal age, education and illness affected immunization status of children.
Authors and Affiliations
Adekunle S Adediran, Nnamdi B Onyire, Virginia O Guvuoke, Ezeanosike Obum, Onyinye U Anyanwu
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