Immunization coverage and its socio-demographic determinants among 12-23 months children in rural areas of district Saharanpur
Keywords:
full immunization, socio-demographic determinants, rural, childrenAbstract
Introduction: Immunization during the initial 1000 days of life is an important stage of development in children which prevents from vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Every year three million children die of VPDs many of whom live in developing countries.
Aims and objectives: To study status of immunization and its socio-demographic determinants among children age group 12-23 months.
Material and methods: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural areas of block Sarsawa of district Saharanpur over a period of twelve months. A total of 510 children in the age group 12-23 months were included in the study. Data was collected using a predesigned, pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire regarding immunization status and socio-demographic factors in children aged 12-23 months. Data was compiled and tabulated using MS Excel and analysed using SPSS version 25.0.
Results: Among 510 study participants, 90.4% children were fully immunized, 9.4% partially immunized and 0.2% were unimmunized. About 56.3% were males and 43.7% were females. Children who belonged to general category and OBC had 99% and 91.8% fully immunized compares to SC and ST category (86.7% and 50%). Among children who belonged to upper and upper middle class had 100% full immunization. Children whose parents were married showed significantly higher rates of full immunization coverage (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the need for increase awareness and targeted interventions to improve immunization coverage and ensure better child health outcomes.
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