Assessing Prevalence and Regional Disparities in Zero-Dose Immunization Among Children Aged 12–23 Months in Somalia
The high prevalence of zero-dose immunization in Somalia underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve vaccine uptake. Addressing disparities related to maternal education, household wealth, and geographic accessibility is crucial. Strengthening routine immunization services, expanding community outreach, and improving healthcare infrastructure in high-prevalence regions are necessary to reduce the proportion of zero-dose children and improve child health outcomes.
Authors
- Jamilu Sani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9089-5973)
- Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5991-4052)
- Salad Halane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1618-8745)
- Abdiwali Mohamed Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9879-6577)
- Mohamed Dahir Hersi
Institutions
- Federal University Birnin Kebbi (NG)
- SIMAD University (SO)
- Ministry of Health (SI)
- Ministry of Health (MM)
- Ministry of Health (LS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00395-w
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.84