Geographically weighted regression analysis of incomplete basic childhood vaccination in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from DHS, 2019–2024
In SSA, partial immunization shows a clustered spatial pattern with different hotspot areas. The use of maternal health services and socio-demographic factors has an impact on incomplete immunization. Improving vaccination coverage requires focused programs that address awareness creation and service utilization.
Authors
- Teresa Abate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5417-9995)
- Eyob Akalewold Alemu
- Zinabu Bekele Tadese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4655-2185)
- Fetlework Gubena Arage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1447-6214)
- Eliyas Addisu Taye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1561-072X)
- Tigist Kifle Tsegaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0966-9312)
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0336498
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.33