An Observational, Health Service Based Survey for Missed Opportunities for Immunization.
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2011-08
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Studies cite missed opportunities for immunization (MOI) as a contributor to undervaccination.
The present prospective survey aimed at determining the magnitude
of MOI, its contribution to under-vaccination, and identifying risk factors for MOI.
Mothers of 1384 indoor patients 6 years were interviewed. There were 266
(19.2%) children with MOI, accounting for 79.6% of under-vaccination and 93% of
under-vaccination time. MOI occurred significantly more often with home delivery
(P <0.001, Odds ratio 5.1), incomplete or incorrect maternal knowledge of immunization
(P=0.001, Odds ratio 4.8) and, general practice and non-Pediatric/ non-
Medical college based practice (P=0.001, Odds ratio 4.0). The impact of
sociodemographic factors on likelihood of MOI was not significant.
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Causes, India, Missed, Under-vaccination, Opportunities
Citation
Muranjan Mamta, Mehta Chhaya, Pakhare Abhijit. An Observational, Health Service Based Survey for Missed Opportunities for Immunization. Indian Pediatrics. 2011 August; 48(8): 633-636.