FACTORS INFLUENCING ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE AMONG CHILDREN IN KWALE COUNTY

Authors

  • Sammy Kagoiyo Njeru MPH/EPID, BSC HSM & Devpt, BSC Clinical Med (BCMBCH), PGD and Community Health, HND-CM, DCM, Lecturer, Kirinyaga University, P.O. Box 143, Kerugoya
  • Monicah Wangechi DCM Clinical officer, Kericho Tea Farmers Clinic, P.O. Box 110, Nakuru
  • Sabina Wanjiru Kagoiyo MCHD, HND, Clinical Officer, Kirinyaga County Hospital, P.O. Box 24, Kerugoya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/eijmhs.v5i3.124

Abstract

Background: Routine immunization coverage in the developing world is low at 60% compared to the developed world above 80%. Due to the low coverage many children die from lack of immunization while others have been disabled. In Kenya, infant’s mortality rate is currently estimated to be 77 per 1000 live births while under five mortality rate is 115 per live births. 

Objective: To determine factor influencing routine immunization coverage among children in Kwale sub-District hospital

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. 

Setting: Kwale sub-District Hospital, Kwale County, Kenya. 

Subjects: Mothers/caretakers of children brought to the health facility for immunization 

References

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. Republic of Kenya (2001) Plan of Action for Integrated Disease Surveillance, MOH; pg 10-20

. Saunders W.H (1996) Epidemiology Chapter 2 pg 24

. Spradley B.W., Allender J.A (2000) Community Health Nursing concepts and practice 4th edition Chapter 23 pg 506

. World Health Organization (1999b) Department of Vaccines and Biological census meeting on assessment and monitoring of vaccine preventable diseases WHO/VB/00:15

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2019-09-27

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2019): EPH - International Journal of Medical and Health Science (ISSN: 2456 - 6063)

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