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Country-level predictors of vaccination coverage and inequalities in Gavi-supported countries.

Authored by:

Arsenault, C., Johri, M., Nandi, A., et al.

Full Citation:

Arsenault, C., Johri, M., Nandi, A., et al. 2017. Country-level predictors of vaccination coverage and inequalities in Gavi-supported countries.. Vaccine. 35(18).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

In general, low- and middle-income countries with high levels of gender inequality have lower levels of immunization coverage.

Key Evidence: To better understand the drivers of vaccination coverage and equity, a 2017 study examined the country-level factors influencing vaccination coverage in 45 low- and lower-middle income Gavi-supported nations. Countries with the least gender equality – as measured by reproductive health, women-held parliamentary seats, educational attainment, and other factors – also had lower rates of vaccine coverage.