Communities with higher rates of health services utilization, particularly institutional childbirth, were more likely to have higher immunization coverage rates. This data, from a study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, had an adjusted odds ratio of 2.36.
Full Citation:
Acharya P., Kismul H., Mapatano, M.A., et al.. 2018. Individual- and Community-level Determinants of Child Immunization in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Multilevel Analysis. PLOS One. 13(8).
Title of Article: Individual- and Community-level Determinants of Child Immunization in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Multilevel Analysis
Author(s): Acharya P., Kismul H., Mapatano, M.A., et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: PLOS One
Publication Volume: 13(8)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6107214/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1371/journal.pone.0202742
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Countries: Congo - The Democratic Republic Of The
WHO Regions: Africa