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Attending antenatal care visits increases the likelihood of fully immunized children in Nigeria and other countries

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