| Identifying the determinants of childhood immunization in the Philippines |
| Authors: |
Bondy JN, Thind A, Koval JJ, Speechley KN. |
| Source: |
Vaccine, 27(1):169-75. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.08.042. |
| Topic(s): |
Child health
Immunization
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| Country: |
Asia
Philippines
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| Published: |
JAN 2009 |
| Abstract: |
A key method of reducing morbidity and mortality is childhood immunization, yet in 2003 only 69% of Filipino children received all suggested vaccinations. Data from the 2003 Philippines Demographic Health Survey were used to identify risk factors for non- and partial-immunization. Results of the multinomial logistic regression analyses indicate that mothers who have less education, and who have not attended the minimally-recommended four antenatal visits are less likely to have fully immunized children. To increase immunization coverage in the Philippines, knowledge transfer to mothers must improve. |
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