In a systematic review of qualitative research from low- and middle-income countries, women’s low social status was shown to be a barrier to their children accessing vaccinations. Specific barriers included access to education, income, resource allocation, and autonomous decision-making related to time. The authors suggest that expanding the responsibility for children’s health to both parents (mothers and fathers) may be one important element in removing persistent barriers to immunization often faced by mothers.
Full Citation:
Merten, S., Hilber, A.H., Biaggi, C., et al.. 2015. Gender Determinants of Vaccination Status in Children: Evidence from a Meta-Ethnographic Systematic Review.. PloS ONE. 10(8).
Title of Article: Gender Determinants of Vaccination Status in Children: Evidence from a Meta-Ethnographic Systematic Review.
Author(s): Merten, S., Hilber, A.H., Biaggi, C., et al.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Name: PloS ONE
Publication Volume: 10(8)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26317975/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): htps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0135222
Topics: Equity
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
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