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Knowledge Hub

In general, countries with high levels of gender inequality have lower levels of immunization coverage

To better understand the drivers of vaccination coverage and equity, a 2017 study examined the country-level factors influencing vaccination coverage in 45 low- and lower-middle income Gavi-supported nations. Countries with the least gender equality – as measured by reproductive health, women-held parliamentary seats, educational attainment, and other factors – also had lower rates of vaccine coverage.

Full Citation:
Arsenault, C., Johri, M., Nandi, A., et al.. 2017. Country-level predictors of vaccination coverage and inequalities in Gavi-supported countries.. Vaccine. 35(18).

Title of Article: Country-level predictors of vaccination coverage and inequalities in Gavi-supported countries.

Author(s): Arsenault, C., Johri, M., Nandi, A., et al.

Publication Year: 2017

Publication Name: Vaccine

Publication Volume: 35(18)

Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28365251

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.03.029

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Full immunization

Countries: Global