A Pilot Study: Factors Influencing Compliance With Tetanus–Diphtheria Vaccine in Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology

Shafique SaniNass¹ 

关键词: tetanus;    vaccine;    compliance;    maternal;    neonatal;    coverage;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333392818789585

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:Tetanus–diphtheria vaccine (Td+) coverage has been steadily declining in Katsina State, Nigeria. The pilot study was guided by The Andersen and Newman Framework of Health Services Utilization. The goal of the pilot study was to identify the Td+ vaccination coverage and identify any association between maternal residence, educational status, occupational status, access to routine immunization services, availability of routine immunization services, perceived need for Td+, perceived severity of maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), and compliance with Td+ in Katsina State.Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 309 randomly selected women in Charanchi district of Katsina State, Nigeria, was conducted. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using logistic regression model.Findings:The Td+ coverage was low at 23%. Bivariate analysis showed that age, maternal residence, educational status, availability of Td+, perception of Td+, and perception of MNT significantly affected compli...

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