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Risk factors associated with incomplete immunisation in hospitalised infants
O Norlijah1, B S Menon, M Y Y Azlyna
1Paediatric Unit, Department of Human Growth and Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|March 7, 2006
Summary
In a Kuala Lumpur study, 22% of hospitalized infants had incomplete immunizations. Caregiver knowledge gaps about vaccination schedules were the primary risk factor, highlighting opportunities for catch-up immunizations during hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Incomplete childhood immunizations remain a public health concern globally.
- Hospitalized infants represent a critical population for assessing immunization coverage and identifying at-risk groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the immunization status of hospitalized infants in Kuala Lumpur.
- To identify risk factors associated with incomplete immunization in this population.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study was conducted with infants admitted to a pediatric hospital.
- Data were collected through interviews with infant caregivers.
Main Results:
- Twenty-two percent of hospitalized infants presented with incomplete immunization status.
- Caregiver's lack of knowledge regarding immunization timing was the most significant risk factor (p = 0.005).
- Previous hospital admission (p = 0.03) and infant age over 6 months (p = 0.025) were also associated with incomplete immunization.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of hospitalized infants have incomplete immunizations.
- Targeted caregiver education on immunization schedules is crucial.
- Hospital admissions offer a valuable opportunity to improve infant immunization rates.
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