Mothers in Nigeria were between 2-4 times more likely to have fully immunized children if they attended 1-3 antenatal care (ANC) visits, between 2.5-8 times more likely if they attended 4-7 ANC visits, and between nearly 3-14 times more likely if they attended at least 8 ANC visits compared to those who had no ANC.
Similar findings have been seen in many LMICs, including Senegal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Zimbabwe, and Southwest Ethiopia.
Full Citation:
Anichukwu OI, Asamoah BO. 2019. The impact of maternal health care utilisation on routine immunisation coverage of children in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 9(6).
Title of Article: The impact of maternal health care utilisation on routine immunisation coverage of children in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Author(s): Anichukwu OI, Asamoah BO
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Name: BMJ Open
Publication Volume: 9(6)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31221876/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026324
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Program integration
Countries: Nigeria
WHO Regions: Africa