A Cross–Sectional Review Of Immunization Status Of Under–Five Children Amongst Brick–Kiln Workers’ Settlements

Dr Chinmay N Gokhale; Dr Sunita S Shanbhag; Dr Ratnendra R Shinde

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2017

A Cross–Sectional Review Of Immunization Status Of Under–Five Children Amongst Brick–Kiln Workers’ Settlements

Dr Chinmay N Gokhale, Dr Sunita S Shanbhag, Dr Ratnendra R Shinde

Abstract :

Introduction: Immunization is an important public health tool. But just like any other government service, the coverage of immunization is low amongst migrant children. This study was planned on children of migrant ick–kiln workers in a rural area. Objectives: To study coverage of immunization and find out determinants of current status. Materials & Methods: A community–based cross–sectional study was done on 216 Under–5 children in ick–kilns located in Khadavli, District Thane, Maharashtra. Information was collected from an informant preferably mother of the Under–5 child. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel 2007 and analysed using Open–Epi. Results & Conclusion: Immunization coverage found in this study was only 36.1%. The coverage of BCG was high but drop–out rate at every point was substantial. The reasons for delay included unawareness about follow–up and family busy at work. The significantly associated determinants were parent’s education, ANC Registration and registration in Anganwadi.