Authors : Dimba Marmo; Eveline Mboh Khan; Atanga D. Funwie; Foyeth Eugene

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1954

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Abstract : Background: Immunization remains a cornerstone of child health, yet disparities in coverage persist across geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts. Understanding these determinants is essential for designing effective interventions.  Methods: A cross-sectional survey conducted assessed DTP1 immunization coverage among children across multiple health districts. Data were analyzed by maternal age, marital status, socioeconomic status, maternal autonomy, and cultural restrictions on vaccinators. Bivariate analysis was performed to identify associations between these factors and immunization uptake.

Keywords : Immunization Coverage, DTP1 Vaccine, Socioeconomic Disparities, Maternal Autonomy Cultural Determinants.

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