Integrating routine immunization into COVID-19 vaccination improve coverage but could create equity issues: evidence from Niger State, Nigeria
Although integrating RI into COVID-19 vaccination efforts increased overall immunization coverage, the data suggest potential inequities, as a higher proportion of RI doses were administered to females. This finding highlights differences in vaccine access between males and females. Further research is needed to understand the impact of gender differences in RI integration and to promote equitable vaccination access for all.
Authors
- Hilary Izuchukwu Okagbue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3779-9763)
- Joshua David (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6628-6038)
- Hadley Ikwe
- Saheed Dipo Isiaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4101-0655)
- Irene Okoye
- Zubair Adegoke
- Akolade Uthman Jimoh
- Olugbemisola Samuel
Institutions
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (US)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (UG)
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22796-z
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.50