Immunization Status of Children Under 5 Years in a Tribal Area, Parol, Thane District

摘要

"Background: Infectious diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. One of the most cost-effective and easy methods for the healthy well-being of a child is immunization. In India, immunization services are offered free in public health facilities, but despite rapid increases, the immunization rate remains low in some areas. Objectives: The objective of the study was to study the socio-demographic profile and immunization status of the children aged less than 5yrs. Materials and Methodology: The present study was carried out in a tribal area of Parol in Thane district. In this descriptive cross sectional study tribal children in the age group of 1-5 years were assess for their immunization status. Results: Completely immunized children were 71.1%, partially immunized were 17.8% and 11.1% were not immunized. The most common reason for not immunizing the child was ?fear of side effects? (40%) and for partially immunizing the child was ?visit to native place? or ?other sibling not well? (37.5%). There was significant association between poor immunization status and Muslim religion of the children, poor socio-economic status, home delivery, and not having immunization card. Conclusion: The overall coverage of immunization among the tribal area is good but still it has pockets of poor immunization. "