IMMUNIZATION DROP OUT RATES OF DIFFERENT VACCINES IN URBAN AREA OF JHANSI CITY

Vimal Arya; Mahendra Chouksey

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

IMMUNIZATION DROP OUT RATES OF DIFFERENT VACCINES IN URBAN AREA OF JHANSI CITY

Vimal Arya, Mahendra Chouksey

Abstract :

Background- Immunization against diseases is one of the most important public health interventions with cost effective means to preventing childhood morbidity, mortality and disability. The objective was to determine the coverage evaluation different vaccines and the dropout rates of immunization in an urban area of Jhansi city.

Methods- A cross-sectional cluster survey was conducted among 245 children for a period of 6 months from September 2016 to March 2017. Data was collected using semi- structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. The mothers/caregivers were interviewed, extracted information from the child immunization. Data was collected & appropriate statistical tests were applied for analysis.

Results- 62% were boys and 38% were girls whose mother gave details about there immunisation. 69% of children were fully immunised at one year of age and above while 24% were partially immunized. The drop-out rate of BCG to Measles was 26% while that for DPT1 to DPT3 was 20% & that for DPT 1 to Measles was 21.6%.

Conclusion- Drop out rate is very high as compared to WHO drop out rate. Health education and orientation of service providers is urgently needed.