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Maternal education is a strong predictor of vaccine coverage

Researchers looking at vaccination coverage in 45 low- and middle-income countries found that maternal education is a strong predictor of vaccine coverage. Children of the least educated mothers are 55% less likely to have received measles containing vaccine and three doses of DTP vaccine than children of the most educated mothers.

Full Citation:
Arsenault, C., Harper, S., Nandi, A., et al.. 2017. Monitoring equity in vaccination coverage: A systematic analysis of demographic and health surveys from 45 Gavi-supported countries. Vaccine. 5(6).

Title of Article: Monitoring equity in vaccination coverage: A systematic analysis of demographic and health surveys from 45 Gavi-supported countries

Author(s): Arsenault, C., Harper, S., Nandi, A., et al.

Publication Year: 2017

Publication Name: Vaccine

Publication Volume: 5(6)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28069359/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.12.041

Topics: Equity

Disease Vaccines: Diphtheria | Measles | Pertussis | Tetanus

Countries: Global