John E. Ataguba|Kenneth Ojo|Hyacinth E. Ichoku
Explaining socio-economic inequalities in immunization coverage in Nigeria
University of Cape Town|Nigeria Centre for Disease Control|University of Nigeria
globally 2013 6 million children younger 5 years died either infectious cause neonatal period large proportion deaths occurred developing countries especially subsaharan africa immunization one way reduce childhood morbidity deaths nigeria however although immunization provided without charge public facilities coverage remains low deaths vaccine preventable diseases high article seeks assess inequalities full partial immunization coverage nigeria also assesses inequality intensity immunization coverage explains factors account disparities child immunization coverage country using nationally representative data article shows disparities exist coverage immunization advantage rich also factors mothers literacy region location child socioeconomic status explain disparities immunization coverage nigeria apart addressing issues article notes importance addressing social determinants health reduce disparities immunization coverage country line social values communities ensure acceptability compliance argue policy addresses issues likely reduce disparities immunization coverage put nigeria road sustainable development