In an analysis of immunization coverage in 45 low- and lower-middle income Gavi-eligible countries, researchers found that overall, maternal and paternal education were two of the most significant drivers of coverage inequities in these countries. Pooling the data from all countries, the authors found that “children of the most educated mothers are 1.45 times more likely to have received DTP3 than children of the least educated mothers.” The same held true for measles vaccines with a 1.45-fold likelihood of vaccination in 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