Globally, children of more educated mothers are more likely to be fully immunized

A study looking at WHO data from member states shows that globally, coverage of the third dose of DTP is 26% higher among children born to mothers with some secondary education compared to mothers with no education.

Full Citation:
Hinman, A.R., and McKinlay, M.A.. 2015. Immunization equity. Vaccine. 33(2015).

Title of Article: Immunization equity

Author(s): Hinman, A.R., and McKinlay, M.A.

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Name: Vaccine

Publication Volume: 33(2015)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26282089/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.09.033

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Diphtheria | Pertussis | Tetanus

Immunization Terms: Gender equity

Countries: Global