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Mothers who received proper care during and after childbirth were more likely to have fully immunized children

Mothers who had skilled birth attendance and post-natal care were approximately 6 times were likely to have fully immunized children.

Full Citation:
Anichukwu OI, Asamoah BO. 2019. The impact of maternal health care utilisation on routine immunisation coverage of children in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 9(6).

Title of Article: The impact of maternal health care utilisation on routine immunisation coverage of children in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Author(s): Anichukwu OI, Asamoah BO

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Name: BMJ Open

Publication Volume: 9(6)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31221876/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026324

Topics: Health System Strengthening

Disease Vaccines: Full immunization

Countries: Nigeria

WHO Regions: Africa