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Highlights • We analyzed child immunization coverage by family religion in 15 sub-Saharan African countries.• This is the first within-country study of immunization according to religion across multiple countries.• Muslim… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • We analyzed child immunization coverage by family religion in 15 sub-Saharan African countries.• This is the first within-country study of immunization according to religion across multiple countries.• Muslim religion was associated with lower vaccination coverage in 7 of the 15 countries.• The observed differences remained after accounting for sociodemographic factors.• We highlight the importance of involving religious leaders in promoting immunization.
Keywords:
coverage countries;
immunization;
immunization coverage;
sub saharan;
coverage;
religious affiliation
Journal Title: Vaccine
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Vaccine
Year Published: 2019
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