Tropical Medicine & Surgery

Asuke UA

Publications

• Research Article
  Survey on Coverage and Factors Influencing Delays in BCG Immunization in Hayin Mallam Zango, Zaria, North Western Nigeria
  Author(s): Sunday Asuke, Ibrahim J, Ibrahim MS and Asuke UASunday Asuke, Ibrahim J, Ibrahim MS and Asuke UA
  
  BCG immunization at birth is an evidence-based intervention for the reduction of tuberculosis transmission. While performance of BCG immunization is commonly measured by coverage, ensuring that every child is immunized immediately after birth is an important public health goal. This study was aimed at assessing the coverage and factors influencing BCG immunization delays in Hayin Mallam, Zango Zaria, Kaduna Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 210 mothers of under-fives who were enrolled into the survey. A pre-tested semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from these mothers. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS 20. Majorities (76.7%) of the children were immunized with BCG, but only 44.7% of them received the vaccine in the first 7 days of life. Majority of the mothers (42.9%) had post-secondary education; this did not translate to .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9088.1000188

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