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Childhood vaccination in Kenya: socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community

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  • Nina B. Masters

    (University of Michigan)

  • Abram L. Wagner

    (University of Michigan)

  • Bradley F. Carlson

    (University of Michigan)

  • Sheru W. Muuo

    (African Population and Health Research Center)

  • Martin K. Mutua

    (African Population and Health Research Center)

  • Matthew L. Boulton

    (University of Michigan
    University of Michigan Medical School)

Abstract

Objectives Kenya has a significant refugee population, including large numbers of Somali migrants. This study examines the vaccination status of Kenyan children and sociodemographic predictors of vaccination, including Somali ethnicity. Methods Using the 2014 Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey, we calculated the proportion of non-vaccinated, under-vaccinated, and fully vaccinated children, defining full vaccination as one dose Bacille Calmette-Guerin, three doses polio, three doses pentavalent, and one dose measles. We assessed associations among various factors and vaccination status using multinomial logistic regression and explored the effect of Somali ethnicity through interaction analysis. Results The study sample comprised 4052 children aged 12–23 months, with 79.4% fully, 19.0% under-, and 1.6% non-vaccinated. Among Somalis, 61.9% were fully, 28.7% under-, and 9.4% non-vaccinated. Somalis had significantly greater odds of under- and non-vaccination than the Kikuyu ethnic group. Wealth and birth setting were associated with immunization status for Somalis and non-Somalis. Conclusions Disparities persist in pediatric vaccinations in Kenya, with Somali children more likely than non-Somalis to be under-vaccinated. Health inequalities among migrants and ethnic communities in Kenya should be addressed.

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  • Nina B. Masters & Abram L. Wagner & Bradley F. Carlson & Sheru W. Muuo & Martin K. Mutua & Matthew L. Boulton, 2019. "Childhood vaccination in Kenya: socioeconomic determinants and disparities among the Somali ethnic community," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 64(3), pages 313-322, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:64:y:2019:i:3:d:10.1007_s00038-018-1187-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1187-2
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