In a Southwest state of Nigeria, children in the poorest category (quintile) of households were 14 times more likely to be partially immunized or not immunized, and those in the next poorest category were eight times more likely to be partially immunized or not immunized than children in the wealthiest group, after adjusting for factors such as education, religion, and ethnicity.
Full Citation:
Ijarotimi IT, Fatiregun AA, Adebiyi OA et al. 2018. Urban-rural differences in immunization status and associated demographic factors among children 12-59 months in a southwestern state, Nigeria. PLoS One. 13(11).
Title of Article: Urban-rural differences in immunization status and associated demographic factors among children 12-59 months in a southwestern state, Nigeria
Author(s): Ijarotimi IT, Fatiregun AA, Adebiyi OA et al
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: PLoS One
Publication Volume: 13(11)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6218029/pdf/pone.0206086.pdf
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1371/journal.pone.0206086
Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Zero-dose
Countries: Nigeria
WHO Regions: Africa