Ethiopian mothers use of any of three maternal health services — antenatal care, delivery services, or tetanus vaccination — significantly increased the likelihood of their children being fully immunized by 12-23 months of age. Therefore, national immunization initiatives should concentrate on improving access of pregnant women to these key maternal health services.
Full Citation:
Regassa N, Bird Y, Moraros J. 2019. Preference in the use of full childhood immunizations in Ethiopia: The role of maternal health services. Patient Preference and Adherence. 13.
Title of Article: Preference in the use of full childhood immunizations in Ethiopia: The role of maternal health services
Author(s): Regassa N, Bird Y, Moraros J
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Name: Patient Preference and Adherence
Publication Volume: 13
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6329350/pdf/ppa-13-091.pdf
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): https://doi/org/10.2147/PPA.S189844
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Tetanus
Immunization Terms: Program integration
Countries: Ethiopia
WHO Regions: Africa