In contrast to non-Somalis, family wealth did not significantly affect the likelihood of being fully vaccinated among Somali refugee children living in Kenya. This may point to systemic barriers to vaccination that cut across all socio-economic levels of the Somali refugee population.
Full Citation:
Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.. 2019. Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community. International Journal of Public Health. 64(3).
Title of Article: Childhood vaccination in Kenya: Socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community
Author(s): Masters NB, Wagner AL, Carlson BF et al.
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Name: International Journal of Public Health
Publication Volume: 64(3)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535788/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/s00038-018-1187-2
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Full immunization
Countries: Kenya
WHO Regions: Africa