Overview of Immunization Coverage and Determinants for Children

Objective: To determine the vaccination coverage rate for Basrah's infants and toddlers aged 0–2 in 2024. Study Design: Descriptive / cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Basrah, Iraq from January 2024 to November 2024. Methods: The descriptive (cross-sectional) investigation into the factors influencing vaccination coverage in Basrah City's primary care facilities. One hundred and fifty women were interviewed directly between January 2024 and November 2024. A sample was used to select from four primary healthcare centers in the Basrah Center. Results: The immunization coverage, the coverage of immunization for children was 95 (63%) completed immunization, while 55 (36%) of the sample had partial immunization. Conclusion: The coverage rate is good, though the defaulters’ rate is relatively high due to fear of vaccines and the mothers being busy.