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EPI vaccination in Nepal.

N Jha1, A T Kannan, I S Paudel

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. niljha@hotmail.com

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|April 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated immunization coverage in Nepal using the National Immunization Day (NID) method. Results show complete immunization for 65.7% of children, with higher coverage linked to increased parental education.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Immunization programs are crucial for child health, requiring robust evaluation methods.
  • Existing methods like WHO-30 cluster sampling have limitations.
  • Newer techniques are being explored to improve coverage assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the immunization coverage of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) vaccines in Nepal's Sunsari district.
  • To assess the efficacy of the National Immunization Day (NID) method for coverage evaluation.
  • To explore the relationship between immunization coverage and respondent education levels.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the National Immunization Day (NID) survey method.
  • Interviewed 3,332 respondents (69.4% female, 30.6% male) on child immunization status.

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  • Assessed coverage for BCG, measles, DPT, and OPV vaccines.

    • Main Results:

    • Complete immunization (BCG, measles, 3 doses DPT/OPV) achieved in 65.7% of children.
    • Individual vaccine coverage (excluding OPV III and measles) exceeded 80%.
    • A positive correlation was observed between immunization coverage and respondent educational attainment.

    Conclusions:

    • The NID method is a viable approach for evaluating immunization coverage in resource-limited settings.
    • Educational level is a significant factor influencing child immunization rates.
    • Targeted interventions should consider educational outreach to improve vaccine uptake.