AI Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate vaccination coverage and identify sociodemographic factors leading to non-vaccination among children born in 2017 and 2018 in Northeast Brazil.
- - A household survey conducted from 2020-2022 revealed significant variations in vaccination rates, with Natal showing below 75% coverage while Teresina reached over 90%.
- - Despite high belief in the importance and safety of vaccines among respondents, non-vaccination was notably linked to higher socioeconomic status, underscoring the need to address regional social inequalities in vaccination rates.
Article Abstract
Objective: To estimate vaccination coverage and analyze sociodemographic factors associated with non-vaccination in children born in 2017 and 2018 in the state capitals of Northeast Brazil.
Methods: A household survey using cluster sampling was conducted from 2020-2022 to estimate vaccination coverage and hesitancy. Factors associated with non-vaccination were analyzed using logistic regression to calculate Odds Ratios (OR) and their Confidence Intervals (95%CI).
Results: Natal was the capital with the lowest vaccination coverage, below 75.0% for most immunizers. Teresina had rates equal to or greater than 90.0% for all vaccines. Among those interviewed, 99.1% (95%CI 98.9;99.3) believe that vaccines are important for health; 95.4% (95%CI 95.0;95.8) trust immunobiologicals and 79.6% (95%CI% 78.8;80.3) are not afraid of reactions. Belonging to the highest socioeconomic stratum (adjusted OR: 1.34 - 95%CI 1.20;1.50) was as a factor associated with non-vaccination.
Conclusion: Low coverage highlights the need for a better understanding of regional specificities and social inequalities.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11537179 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S2237-96222024v33e20231298.especial2.en | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!