Immunization coverage among children in Al-Taizyah district, Taiz Governorate, Yemen

Authors

  • Nabil Ahmed Al-Rabeei
  • Abdulsalam M Dallak
  • Arwa Ahmed Al-Fosail

Abstract

Introduction: At least 2 million people die every year from diseases preventable by vaccines recommended by the World Health Organization. Objective: To assess the routine immunization coverage among children aged 12-23 month and to determine the reasons for unvaccinated. Methods: We conducted a community-based survey in Al-Taizyah district, Taiz governorate, Yemen. Information about vaccination status and related barriers was collected for 420 children from 1st March to 31st March 2012. Results: 49.8% of the children had vaccination cards. About 69.5% of the children were fully vaccinated by cards and by history, 15.5% were partially vaccinated and 15% not vaccinated. As a regards to crude vaccination coverage, 82.9% of children were received BCG vaccine. OPV1 vaccine was 82.6%. Pentavalent1 was 82.6%. Measles 1 represented for 71.7% and vitamin A1 was 46.4%. 91% was valid doses for OPV1 and 93% for pentavalent1. Only 76% of measles1 dose was valid. The high scores14% of drop-out rate was recorded between BCG and Measles. The main reasons for partially vaccinated and unvaccinated of children were the lack of information 61.7%. Conclusion: There is low vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months. There is a need to raise the awareness of community about vaccination and EPI services in Al-Taizyah district.

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Published

2014-12-31

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Al-Rabeei NA, Dallak AM, Al-Fosail AA. Immunization coverage among children in Al-Taizyah district, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2014 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];26(4):343-8. Available from: https://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/437

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