Publications by authors named "Atanga D Funwie"
Article Synopsis
- Immunization is highly cost-effective, yet less than 50% of children in Cameroon were fully vaccinated by 2018, prompting a study on vaccine hesitancy in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
- A survey of 529 parents/guardians revealed a high rate of vaccine hesitancy (25.9%), with the oral polio vaccine being the most affected (10%).
- Factors such as household wealth did not significantly influence vaccine hesitancy, with lack of trust identified as the primary reason for vaccine refusal (43%).
Background: The routine vaccination card is an important health record for children, but recent findings suggest that vaccination card retention in Cameroon is low, varying from 29%-53%. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with children's routine vaccination card retention in Cameroon.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Yaoundé in November 2021, targeting children aged 0-59 months.