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Association of Vaccination Coverage Factors with Childrens Immunization Status in the Local Government of Djougou in Benin in 2013
Author(s): Alphonse Noudamadjo, Agossou J, Adédémy JD, Aniwanou B and Salifou SAlphonse Noudamadjo, Agossou J, Adédémy JD, Aniwanou B and Salifou S
Introduction: In recent years, several epidemics, especially measles, had been notified in some local governments of Benin such as the one of Djougou.
Objectives: This study aims to assess vaccination coverage and identify immunization system factors associated with children immunization status.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study. It had been conducted from 29th to 31st August, 2013 and involved 410 children aged of 12 to 23 months and their mothers/minders. The study also focused on the officers of 13 immunization services. Those respondents were randomly selected through cluster sampling in 30 villages of the local government of Djougou.
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DOI:
10.4172/2161-0665.1000281