Characterizing mothers and children at risk of being under-immunized in India: A latent class analysis approach

Abstract

Highlights Immunization inequities persist in India despite substantial gains. Sociodemographic characteristics contribute to non-immunization or under-immunization. Tailored interventions can improve immunization coverage for those at high risk.

Added value of the measles-rubella supplementary immunization activity in reaching unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children, a cross-sectional study in five Indian districts, 2018–20

“…The added value of the SIA was higher among children of less educated mothers and, in some districts, those living in rural settings or non-permanent structures, factors previously shown to be associated with lower routine coverage and highlight the SIA’s potential ability to reach children in these households [27] , [28] . The ability of the SIA to reach these groups varied by district, however, with lower than expected results among zero-dose children in Kanpur Nagar (moderate routine coverage, primarily urban, moderate educational level), Hoshiarpur (moderate routine coverage, primarily rural, high educational levels) and Thiruvananthapuram districts (high routine coverage, primarily urban, very high educational level, relatively high use of private sector), highlighting the importance of local knowledge to inform targeted strategies to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children [13] .…”

Analysis of social welfare program and married women labor participation in West Sumatra

“…This is due to the important role of mothers in the development of children during the age of five or under 5 years. Hasibuan et al (2019) and Holroyd et al (2020) explained in their research that the presence of mothers is very important in supporting children's development well for long-term health.…”