Educational determinants of immunization coverage among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mogadishu: a cross-sectional study
Educational disparities emerge as the most critical barrier to immunization among Somali IDPs. The findings highlight the need for integrated interventions prioritizing community-led education programs and mobile vaccination clinics with cold chain capacity. These strategies, combined with health system strengthening for mobile populations, could reduce zero-dose children by 50% and advance Immunization Agenda 2030 targets. The study underscores that improving access to education may have greater impact on vaccine uptake than economic interventions alone.
Authors
- Naima Ibrahim Ahmed
- Shazia Bashir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6900-9870)
- Yusuf Hared Abdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7224-2247)
- Yakub Burhan Abdullahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8535-198X)
- Mohamed Sharif Abdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0220-4014)
Institutions
- University of Somalia (SO)
- Hormuud University (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01707-z
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00