Factors associated with vaccine coverage improvements in Senegal between 2005 and 2019: a quantitative retrospective analysis
Conclusions
Childhood vaccination was more likely among children whose mothers had higher literacy, received skilled prenatal care and had perceived ease of access to care when sick. Overall, vaccination coverage is high in Senegal and disparities in coverage between regions have decreased significantly in recent years.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Smalley, H. K., Castillo-Zunino, F., Keskinocak, P., Nazzal, D., Sakas, Z. M., Sarr, M., Freeman, M. C. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
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