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/26May1955

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Abstract : Background: Vaccination coverage in Cameroon remains uneven, with the Far North region exhibiting some of the highest concentrations of “zero‑dose” children. Geographical disparities including remoteness, displacement, and mobility are critical determinants of missed immunization opportunities. This study assessed the association between geographical disparity factors and vaccination coverage (DTP1 and DTP3) among children aged 12–35 months.

Keywords : Geographical Disparities, Vaccination Coverage, DTP1 and DTP3, Children Aged 12–35 Months, Far North Cameroon.

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