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article · BMJ Paediatrics Open

Determinants of incomplete childhood immunisation among children aged 12–23 months in Koore Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based case-control study

2026Open accessHawassa University

Abstract

In Koore Zone, incomplete immunisation is driven by maternal education, rural residence, home delivery, maternal healthcare utilisation and caregiver knowledge. Strengthening maternal and child health services, improving community awareness and educating caregivers about vaccination schedules are vital strategies to enhance immunisation coverage and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. These findings provide practical guidance for policy makers and public health practitioners in similar low-resource settings.

Research topics

  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Immune responses and vaccinations

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004245

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