Determinants of pneumococcal vaccination dropout among children aged 12–23 months in Ethiopia: a secondary analysis from the 2019 mini demographic and health survey

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1362900
• Publication Date: 2024-07-03T05:18:23Z
• Authors: Ayenew Assefa; Teklehaimanot Kiros; Mulat Erkihun; Aynework Abebaw; Ayenew Berhan; Andargachew Almaw
• Keywords: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine; Dropout (neural networks)

Background Vaccination is a cost-effective public health program that helps reduce significant morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five. Worldwide, number vaccine-preventable causes child death has significantly decreased since Expanded Program Immunization (EPI) was introduced. However, for variety reasons, 23 million did not have adequate access to vaccines 2020. Therefore, this study aimed evaluate determinants pneumonia conjugate vaccine (PCV) dropout among aged 12–23 months Ethiopia. Methods The analyzed cross-sectional data obtained from 2019 mini Ethiopian demographic survey. Multilevel binary logistic regression analysis utilized, best fit model chosen using Akaike Information Criteria. comprised weighted sample 989 12 months. presented Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) along with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) identify factors influencing PCV dropout. Results rate reported at 20.2% study. In multilevel analysis, possession card (AOR = 0.076, CI: 0.019, 0.04), vaccination 2 =0.002, 0.023, 0.263), region 7 6.98, 10.1, 48.31) were associated children’s Conclusion Having card, having received vaccinations, predictors Consequently, education on immunization all mothers region-specific, customized interventions are needed rate.