Concurrent coverage and determinants of vitamin A supplementation and deworming among children aged 12–59 months in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries

Co-coverage of vitamin A supplementation and deworming in 15 sub-Saharan Africa countries is low, with only 44% of children aged 12-59 months receiving both interventions, far below the WHO 80% target. Coverage varied widely, with Rwanda leading and Sierra Leone and Gabon lagging. Strengthened harmonized campaigns, routine service integration, and targeted outreach are essential to improve equitable child health outcomes.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
PLoS ONE
Published
2026-01-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339759
Citations
1
Primary Topic
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
21.96
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Concurrent coverage and determinants of vitamin A supplementation and deworming among children aged 12–59 months in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries

Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Mequanint Dessie Bitewa, Thomas Kidanemariam Yewodiaw
1 citations
PLoS ONE
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
21.96
article

Concurrent coverage and determinants of vitamin A supplementation and deworming among children aged 12–59 months in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries

Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Mequanint Dessie Bitewa, Thomas Kidanemariam Yewodiaw
article en
1 citations

Abstract

Co-coverage of vitamin A supplementation and deworming in 15 sub-Saharan Africa countries is low, with only 44% of children aged 12-59 months receiving both interventions, far below the WHO 80% target. Coverage varied widely, with Rwanda leading and Sierra Leone and Gabon lagging. Strengthened harmonized campaigns, routine service integration, and targeted outreach are essential to improve equitable child health outcomes.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(1)
Melbourne Health (AU), University of Gondar (ET), Debre Markos University (ET)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
21.96
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.