Determinants of the Utilization of Vaccination Services in Gusau, Nigeria

• Authors: Tukur A. Muhammad-Baba , Kabiru I. Yankuzo

Abstracts

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Despite the efforts of health authorities, vaccination coverage of targeted child populations is still poor in northern Nigeria. This study investigated the socio-economic determinants of the utilization of vaccination services in Metropolis of Gusau. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered to women that have children under five to gather data, and that was complemented by qualitative data. Data was analyzed using percentage and Chi-square. Analysis of the data revealed a significant correlation between socioeconomic status and the utilization of vaccination services. Although previous studies have indicated that the utilization of health care services is determined by socio-economic status, this study revealed that the issue of religion is still a critical determinant of utilization On the basis of the findings of this study, recommendations were made.

• Publisher: Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych PAN
• Journal: Hemispheres. Studies on Cultures and Societies
• Year: 2012
• Issue: 27
• Pages: 109-121

Contributors

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Tukur A. Muhammad-Baba

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Kabiru I. Yankuzo