Jodhpur School of Public Health (JSPH), Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Online published on 15 March, 2019.
Routine immunization is one of the most cost effective interventions to decrease morbidity and mortality among children. There are major immunization coverage variations among urban & rural areas, literacy& illiteracy & various socioeconomic factors. The main purpose of this study is to analyses the underline reason behind partial or incomplete immunization of children aged 0–23 months in urban areas of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. A population-based survey was conducted in the urban areas of 5 planning units of Raipur district from June 2016-March 2017 to assess immunization status of 300 randomly selected children. Children were assessed for immunization status through immunization card or interview of mothers or reliable source available on recall basis. Also session based audit done for randomly selected 6 ANM areas from each planning units.
