Identifying the determinants of childhood immunization in the Philippines

Vaccine. 2009 Jan 1;27(1):169-75. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.08.042. Epub 2008 Nov 12.

Abstract

A key method of reducing morbidity and mortality is childhood immunization, yet in 2003 only 69% of Filipino children received all suggested vaccinations. Data from the 2003 Philippines Demographic Health Survey were used to identify risk factors for non- and partial-immunization. Results of the multinomial logistic regression analyses indicate that mothers who have less education, and who have not attended the minimally-recommended four antenatal visits are less likely to have fully immunized children. To increase immunization coverage in the Philippines, knowledge transfer to mothers must improve.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / economics
  • Immunization Programs / statistics & numerical data*
  • Infant
  • Logistic Models
  • Middle Aged
  • Philippines
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Young Adult