Determinants of immunization coverage in lucknow district.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Pediatrics
• Epidemiology

Background:

• Immunization is a critical public health intervention, preventing millions of deaths annually.
• Vaccination significantly reduces morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors influencing childhood immunization coverage.
• To inform strategies for improving vaccination rates and public health outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted with 198 children aged 12-23 months.
• Data collection involved surveys, compiled using Microsoft Excel and analyzed with SPSS.

Main Results:

• 74.7% of children were fully immunized; 14.1% were not immunized.
• Primary barriers: family problems (24%), lack of knowledge (20%), and fear of side effects (16%).
• Illiterate mothers had a 5.78 times higher risk of non-immunization (P=0.039).

Conclusions:

• While immunization rates were high, they fall short of the ideal 100%.
• Health education and counseling can address parental concerns and increase vaccination uptake.
• Targeted interventions are needed to overcome barriers and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.