| Determinants of immunization: A study from Uttar Pradesh using multinomial logistic regression approach |
| Authors: |
Neha Mishra, and Sarvesh Awasthi |
| Source: |
Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 4(3e): 990-993 |
| Topic(s): |
Immunization
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| Country: |
Asia
India
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| Published: |
SEP 2016 |
| Abstract: |
The objective is to examine socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing
partial and non-immunization of children in Uttar Pradesh. Data for this study
was taken from National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3). The unit level
information on 5157 children aged 12-59 months has been included in analysis.
Covariates of low immunization coverage were examined using multinomial logistic
regression model for partial and non-immunization including variables found
significant in bi-variate analysis. Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval for
each significant predictor was computed. In results the Mother's education (OR:
3.75, CI: 2.29-6.15) and ANC visits (OR: 15.77, CI: 10.73-23.19) are the most
dominant factor affecting partial and non-immunization among children
respectively. In conclusion the District level health personnel should focus
more on vulnerable groups identified in this study to motivate them to fully
immunize their children.
Key words: Immunization, non-immunization, partial immunization, multinomial logistic regression |
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