Immunization coverage and its socio-demographic determinants among 12-23 months children in rural areas of district Saharanpur
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Fully Immunized, Partially Unimmunized; , Socio-demographic, 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). Three million children, many of whom reside in impoverished nations, pass away from VPDs each year. Aims and objectives: To evaluate the immunization status and its social and demographic determinants among children age group 12 to 23 months. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in the rural areas of block Sarsawa of district Saharanpur among 510 children between the age group 12 to 23 months. Data was obtained using a semi structured questionnaire regarding the status of immunization and social and demographic factors in children. SPSS 25.0 was used for analysis. Results: Among study participants, fully immunized children were 90.4%, partially immunized were 9.4% and unimmunized children were 0.2%. 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 compared to SC and ST category (86.7% and 50%). Among children who belonged to upper and upper middle class had 100% full immunization. Conclusion: The findings emphasize the necessity to increase awareness and focused measures to enhance immunization coverage.
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