Immunization Status, Immunization Coverage, and Factors Associated with Immunization Service Utilization Among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children in India
Relatively lower immunization coverage among children born of HIV-infected women can be attributed to parents' unawareness about vaccination due dates and facing stigma while accessing service. Measures like documenting vaccine due dates and training healthcare providers on non-discriminatory, respectful care may improve vaccination coverage.
Authors
- Rahul Biswas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5741-7195)
- Mousumi Datta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8337-1162)
- Shamima Yasmin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4343-0687)
Institutions
- R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/ijma_18_2024
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00