Ahmed H, Saeed S, Ahmed R, Amjad A, Zaheer M, Jehangiri L, Chisti N, Munawer U, Maqsood F, Jehanzaib S, Khalid Z, Shamshad S.
Factors Associated With Vaccination Status Of Children Among Females Of Child Bearing Age.
Biomedica Jan ;34(1):27-32.

Background and Objectives: Childhood immunization is an imperative step in determining a diseasefree posterity. There are many factors which are associated with inadequate vaccination coverage in children less than two years in Pakistan. The present study was designed to identify the vaccination status, and factors associated with vaccination status of last born children among the females of child bearing age. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which 400 females of child bearing age were inter-viewed from community of Nishat colony and Shadman Lahore through convenient sampling technique, from January to August 2016. The data was collected through a pre- tested, self-administered structured questionnaire. The females were asked question pertaining to their sociodemographic profile and vaccination status and the factors associated with the vaccination status of their last-born child. The data compilation and analysis was done by using SPSS version 21. The ethical consideration both per-sonal and institutional were duly taken. Results: Majority of female were between 29-39 years of age with education up to matric and were house wives with family income of less than rupees 25,000 per month. Out of the total participants, 104 (26%) last born children in Nishat Colony while 296 (74%) in Shadman were fully vaccinated. Full vaccination status was significantly associated with maternal education, joint family system, media and mobile team involvement and near-by primary health care center (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The full vaccination status of children is significantly associated with maternal education, family support, cost effective health facility provided by primary health care centers near to place of residence. The media and mobile team are playing a vital role in making effective vaccination awareness among people.

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