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Preference in the use of full childhood immunizations in Ethiopia: the role of maternal health services

Authored by:

Regassa N, Bird Y, Moraros J

Full Citation:

Regassa N, Bird Y, Moraros J 2019. Preference in the use of full childhood immunizations in Ethiopia: the role of maternal health services. Patient Preference and Adherence. 13.

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Children born to mothers who received health care services during pregnancy and/or delivery have higher vaccination rates than children whose mothers received less or no care.

Key Evidence: Ethiopian mothers use of any of three maternal health services — antenatal care, delivery services, or tetanus vaccination — significantly increased the likelihood of their children being fully immunized by 12-23 months of age. Therefore, national immunization initiatives should concentrate on improving access of pregnant women to these key maternal health services.