ASSESSMENT OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
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Keywords
Childhood immunization, vaccination coverage, immunization status, parental education, socioeconomic status, vaccine awareness
Abstract
Background:
Childhood immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing infectious diseases, reducing childhood morbidity, and lowering mortality rates. Despite the availability of national immunization programs, incomplete and delayed vaccination remains a major concern in many developing countries. Several socioeconomic, educational, and healthcare-related factors influence immunization coverage among pediatric populations.
Objective: To assess childhood immunization coverage and identify associated risk factors among pediatric patients attending healthcare facilities
Methodology:A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among parents of pediatric patients attending healthcare centers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire including demographic characteristics, immunization status, parental knowledge, socioeconomic factors and healthcare accessibility. Immunization status was assessed according to the national Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) schedule. Statistical analysis was performed to determine factors associated with incomplete immunization.
Results: The study demonstrated that a significant proportion of children were fully immunized, while some were partially immunized or non-immunized. Factors significantly associated with incomplete immunization included low parental education, low socioeconomic status, lack of awareness regarding vaccination schedules, rural residence, limited healthcare access, and fear of vaccine side effects. Children whose parents received counseling from healthcare professionals showed better immunization compliance.
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Fatima Hayee
IYCF Counselor in PPHI SINDH, BHU sultankot, shikarpur.
Anum Saleem
Postgraduate candidate , Master of Science in Public Health, PUMHSW Shaheed Benazirabad
Agha Nitasha
Woman medical officer ,health department government of sindh., MCHC centre bhirkan district shikarpur.
Mahnoor Memon
Postgraduate candidate, Masters of Science in Public Health ,Ziauddin University, Sukkur
Muqqadus saeed
Quality and Infection Control Officer ,Lady Dufferin Hospital
Damini Bai
Final year mbbs , Dow international medical college
Siraj Iqbal
Deputy DHO, panjgur
Mahreen rasheed
Demonstrator,Makran medical university turbat
Aneeha Alvi
Respiratory therapist ,Ziauddin Hospital
Sonia Khan
Associate professor in Islam medical & Dental college
