Noudamadjo A, Adédémy JD, Agossou J, Aniwanou B, Salifou S.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: In Benin, in recent years, many measles’ epidemics had been reported in some local governments, including the municipality of Djougou.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess children’s immunization status and identify associated social and health factors.
Methods: This research work was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study. It had been conducted from 29 to 31 August, 2013 and involved 410 children aged 12 to 23 months and their mothers/minders randomly selected through clustering technique in 30 villages of the Local government of Djougou.
Results: Coverages with BCG, DTP1 – Hep1 – Hib1, DTP2 – Hep2 – Hib2, DTP3 – Hep3 – Hib3 and Measles vaccines were respectively 96.30 %, 92.90 %, 89 %, 84.60 % and 72.00 %. Concerning immunization status, 29.02 % of children were not fully vaccinated. Among the factors analyzed, 6 were associated with immunization status. Conclusion: This research work has pointed out that about one out of three selected children was not completely vaccinated. These findings may explain the occurrence of measles epidemics observed in the Local government.
Keywords: Immunization status, social and health associated factors, Benin.