Children of divorced mothers in Ghana were three times less likely to be fully immunized than mothers cohabitating with a partner. In addition, it was found that children of mothers who work part time were approximately 2.3 times less likely to be fully immunized than mothers who work full time.
Full Citation:
Anokye, R., Acheampong, E., Budu-Ainooson, A., et al.. 2018. Socio-demographic determinants of childhood immunization incompletion in Koforidua, Ghana. BMC Reserach Notes. 11(656).
Title of Article: Socio-demographic determinants of childhood immunization incompletion in Koforidua, Ghana
Author(s): Anokye, R., Acheampong, E., Budu-Ainooson, A., et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: BMC Reserach Notes
Publication Volume: 11(656)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30201033/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1186/s13104-018-3767-x
Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Immunization Terms: Gender equity
Countries: Ghana
WHO Regions: Africa