Differences in rate of uptake of immunisation among ethnic groups

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Published on: August 7, 2017

M R Baker, R Bandaranayake, M S Schweiger

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |April 7, 1984
    PubMed

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    Ethnic background impacts National Health Service (NHS) utilization, specifically childhood immunisation rates. Pakistani, Indian, and mixed-heritage Black children showed varied uptake compared to White British children, with mixed-heritage Black children having the lowest rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Services Research
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • Ethnic origin is linked to significant disparities in morbidity and mortality within the Bradford health district.
    • Understanding variations in healthcare access is crucial for addressing health inequalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate ethnic differences in the utilization of the National Health Service (NHS).
    • Specifically, to examine variations in childhood immunisation uptake across different ethnic groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of immunisation uptake rates among various ethnic groups.
    • Data collection focused on children within the Bradford health district.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in immunisation uptake were observed between the White British group and Pakistani, Indian, and mixed-heritage Black groups.
    • The Indian ethnic group exhibited higher immunisation uptake rates than the White British group.
    • The mixed-heritage Black group demonstrated the lowest overall immunisation uptake rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethnic background is a significant factor influencing childhood immunisation rates within the NHS.
    • Disparities in uptake suggest potential barriers within the NHS and community factors affecting healthcare access for certain ethnic groups.

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