Factors contributing to immunization coverage among children less than 5 years in Nadowli-Kaleo District of Upper West Region, Ghana

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002881
• Publication Date: 2024-08-01T18:16:24Z
• Authors: Alice Kuuyi; Robert Kogi
• Keywords: Marital status; Systematic sampling

Immunization prevents deaths from diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and measles in about 2.5 million children each year worldwide. Failure to vaccinate the required timeframe could result disease outbreaks among them increase costs of living populations directly affected. Even though Ghana has set 95% target for immunization coverage, Nadowli-Kaleo district been below this national target. This study was conducted identify factors influencing low coverage under five years district, Ghana. An analytical cross-sectional design adopted study. Systematic sampling method used recruit respondents. The data collected using KoboCollect online collection tool analyzed Stata Version 17.0. Chi-square test establish association between child’s status independent variables. Logistic regression determine degree association. A p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. Fully immunized under-five a little above average (55.4%). Mother’s or caregiver’s age, marital status, occupation, current birth order were significantly associated with full immunization. Also, number ANC visits, delivery location, distance health facility child delivered at had higher chance 2.12 times be fully giving home [AOR = 2.12, 95%CI 1.14–3.94, 0.017]. system related which included time spent during service being informed when come next vaccination visit. Coverage not very encouraging our site. We recommend expansion access maternal services, institutional childbirth, timely regular antenatal visits.