Journal article
The Influence of Women's Empowerment on Child Immunization Coverage in Low, Lower-Middle, and Upper-Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review of the Literature
OBJECTIVES: An estimated 1.5 million children under five die annually from vaccine preventable diseases, and 17 % of these deaths can be averted with vaccination. Predictors of immunization coverage, such as maternal schooling, are well documented; yet, preventable under-five mortality persists. To understand these patterns, researchers are exploring the mother-child relationship through an empowerment framework. This systematic review assesses evidence of the relationship between women\'s agency as a component of empowerment and vaccine completion among children
Languages
- English
Publication year
2015
Journal
Maternal and child health journal
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Tags
- Performance monitoring
