Determinants of default from completion of child immunization among children aged 15–23 months in Kacha Bira district, Kembata Tembaro zone, South Ethiopia: a case–control study

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1291495
• Publication Date: 2024-04-12T04:23:10Z
• Authors: Sitota Tesema Masebo; Eskinder Wolka; Sintayehu Kussa; Muluken Markos Uloro; Selamu Abera Handiso; Dilugeta Mathewos...; Eyosiyas Abreham ...; Efa Ambaw Bogino
• Keywords: Default

Background Child immunization is crucial to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, if a child defaults completing immunization, they are at greater risk of contracting such Previous studies have evaluated various factors that contribute defaulting but did not consider the fear COVID-19 as variable. Additionally, there inconsistency in identified across different areas. This study aimed examine determinants among aged 15–23 months Kacha Bira district, Kembata Tembaro zone, South Ethiopia. Methods A was conducted using community-based unmatched case–control design identify completion. The included 255 district 3 May 2022 1 June 2022, multi-stage sampling technique. Face-to-face interviews mothers or immediate caretakers were mobile device, and questionnaire developed Kobo Toolbox. data collected analyzed SPSS version 25. Multivariable logistic regression used determinants, adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI p < 0.05 considered statistical significant. Results multivariable analysis four independent predictors defaulting. Antenatal care (ANC) follow-up [AOR = 5.40, (2.24–13.52)], postponing vaccination schedule 2.28, CI: (1.05–4.93)], parity mother 3.25, (1.45–7.27)], knowledge about 6.77, (2.33–19.64)] Conclusion In this study, lack ANC follow-up, postponement schedule, than four, poor