Riswadkar, NehaWaingankar, Prasad J.Relwani, Nisha RamSanjeev, Sunila2023-06-172023-06-172022-10Riswadkar Neha, Waingankar Prasad J., Relwani Nisha Ram, Sanjeev Sunila. Epidemiological study to assess the status of measles vaccination in under five children and factors associated, in a peri-urban area, Asudgaon village, in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences. 2022 Oct; 9(4): 560-5662347-79462347-7962http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/217076Background: Measles continues to be a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in India. Measles is considered one of the leading vaccine-preventable causes of child mortality worldwide. Major reasons for low vaccine coverage exist within the health care system itself, which creates barriers to obtaining immunization. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, epidemiological study that aimed to examine the coverage of measles vaccination among under-five children of Asudgaon village. All under-five children residing in every 5th household of the village were included(n = 445). After obtaining consent from the mother, data was collected from her using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire. The data was entered and analyzed in SPSS 23. Results: There was a total of 100 children eligible for the study. Overall, 41% of children were fully immunized against measles, 37% were partially immunized, 5% were immunized to date and 17% were not immunized. The most reasons for partial or non-immunization for measles were inadequate knowledge about immunization (19%), unawareness of days of vaccination(n = 14%), the child being ill at the time of vaccination, husband or mother-in-law against vaccination, fear of effects, and others. The Chi-square test indicates a significant association between mothers’ education and measles vaccination. Conclusion: Immunization status needs to be improved through education, increasing awareness, and counseling of parents regarding immunization and associated misconceptions as observed in the study.Immunizationmeaslesmeasles-rubella vaccinevaccination coverageJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India