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Determinants of immunisation coverage in Butere-Mumias district, Kenya

R M Omutanyi1, M A Mwanthi

  • 1Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing, P.O. Box 30026, Nairobi, Kenya.

East African Medical Journal
|February 3, 2006
PubMed

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Low immunisation coverage in Butere-Mumias district is linked to factors like education, distance to facilities, and maternal knowledge. Addressing these barriers is crucial to reduce child mortality from preventable diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Butere-Mumias district exhibits poor immunisation coverage rates, as indicated by Kenya Expanded Programme of Immunisation reports.
  • Understanding the determinants of low immunisation uptake is critical for improving child health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors contributing to suboptimal immunisation coverage among children under five years in the Butere-Mumias district.
  • To inform targeted interventions aimed at increasing childhood immunisation rates.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data was collected from mothers in the Butere-Mumias district.

Main Results:

  • Immunisation coverage in the district was found to be 35%.
  • Significant factors influencing coverage included maternal education level (80% primary, 20% secondary+), long distances to health facilities, poor road conditions, maternal age, and knowledge/attitude towards immunisation.

Conclusions:

  • Low maternal education, geographical barriers (long distances, poor roads), limited knowledge about immunisation, and inadequate healthcare staff contribute to low immunisation coverage.
  • Interventions addressing these identified factors are necessary to reduce child mortality associated with non-immunisation.
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