Non-Somali children in Kenya in the poorest households were nearly three times as likely to be unvaccinated than children from middle-income households, while wealthier children were significantly less likely to be unvaccinated.
Full Citation:
Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.. 2019. Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community. International Journal of Public Health. 64(3).
Title of Article: Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community
Author(s): Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Name: International Journal of Public Health
Publication Volume: 64(3)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535788/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/s00038-018-1187-2
Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Wealth inequity | Zero-dose
Countries: Kenya
WHO Regions: Africa