A study in Ghana using nationally representative survey data found that children born in an institutional setting had a substantially higher proportion of full vaccination (73.9%) compared to those born at home (60.8%). Children born in a health facility—either public or private—had 1.71 times the odds of receiving a full vaccination schedule compared to children born at home.
Full Citation:
Moran EB, Wagner AL, Asiedu-Bekoe F et al.. 2020. Socioeconomic characteristics associated with the introduction of new vaccines and full childhood vaccination in Ghana. Vaccine. 38(14).
Title of Article: Socioeconomic characteristics associated with the introduction of new vaccines and full childhood vaccination in Ghana
Author(s): Moran EB, Wagner AL, Asiedu-Bekoe F et al.
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Name: Vaccine
Publication Volume: 38(14)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32139314/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.02.065
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Countries: Ghana
WHO Regions: Africa