Immunisation-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Immunisation-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Background: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it was reported in 1995 that the routine coverage for BCG was as low as 47%, and that it was 27% for DPT3, 28% for OPV3 and 39% for measles vaccine. The trend also was declining unevenly. This study aimed to determine the reasons for such low coverage...

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Main Authors: Mala A. Mapatano, Patrick K. Kayembe, Astride L. Piripiri, Jean K. Nyandwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2008-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
immunisation
epi coverage
correlates
kinshasa
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/798
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