FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE: A REVIEW

Abstract

Several reasons affecting childhood immunization such as parents’ objection, disagreement or concern about immunization safety, long distance walking, long waiting time at health facilities are the most common reasons for incomplete vaccination/ immunization. Lack of access to immunization services contributed to low immunization coverage as results of negative health workers’ attitudes. Socio-economic factors such as mother's education, husband occupation and family’s monthly income. Lack of awareness on the importance of immunization.