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Holipah Holipah1,2, Asri Maharani3, Sujarwoto Sujarwoto4
1Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Jawa Timur 65145, Indonesia.
Insights
Indonesia
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Despite high initial vaccination rates, Indonesia faces challenges in DTP3 immunization completion.
- Coverage remains below recommended standards by UNICEF and WHO.
- Understanding determinants of DTP3 immunization is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends and spatial disparities in DTP3 immunization coverage in Indonesia.
- To identify individual and district-level social determinants of DTP3 immunization.
- To inform strategies for improving DTP3 immunization rates.
Main Methods:
- Multilevel analysis of nationally representative data (Susenas and Podes) from 2004-2016.
- Inclusion of 305,090 children aged 12-23 months across ~500 districts.
- Examination of demand and supply-side factors influencing DTP3 immunization status.
Main Results:
- DTP3 immunization coverage increased from 37.8% in 2004 to 75.9% in 2016.
- Individual factors like income, parity, education, and professional birth attendants significantly influenced coverage.
- District-level factors showed variation, with island disparities, health service density, and socioeconomic status being key.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress in DTP3 immunization coverage has been made, but disparities persist.
- Addressing socioeconomic factors and improving health service access are vital for equitable immunization.
- Targeted interventions are needed to overcome geographical and socioeconomic barriers to DTP3 completion.
Abstract:
Although 91% of 12-23-month-old children in Indonesia received at least one immunization in 2013, only 76% completed DTP3 immunization. This percentage is below the UNICEF and WHO recommended standards. Thus, this study aims to investigate trends, spatial disparities, and social determinants related to low coverage of DTP3 immunization in Indonesia. Using a multilevel approach, we analyzed data from 305,090 12-23-month-old children living across approximately 500 districts in Indonesia to study demand and supply factors determining DTP3 immunization status. We examined unique, nationally representative data from the National Socioeconomic Survey (Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional or Susenas) and Village Potential Census (Potensi Desa or Podes) from 2004 to 2016. The percentage of children receiving complete DTP3 immunization increased from 37.8% in 2004 to 75.9% in 2016. Primarily income, parity status, and education, showed influence on DTP3 coverage. Among individual-level factors, the presence of a professional birth attendant was the most influential factor. At the district level, the factors varied. Low progress in DTP3 immunization status in Indonesia is due to huge disparities across the country's islands, in the density of health services, and in household socioeconomic status.
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