Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization Schedule: A Study among Children Attending Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Table 2
Relationship between social demographic characteristics of caregivers and adherence to immunization schedule.
Sociodemographic characteristics of caregivers
Did child get immunizations as scheduled? Refer to immunization card/booklet
Yes
No
%
%
value
Relationship with the child
Mother
55.7
44.3
0.784
Father
46.2
53.8
Guardian
50.0
50.0
Other
0.0
0.0
Age
25 years and below
67.7
32.3
0.276
26-30 years
55.4
44.6
Above 30 years
49.4
50.6
Marital status
Single
36.4
63.6
0.046
Married
55.4
44.6
Widowed
0.0
100.0
Separated/divorced
0.0
100.0
Highest level of education
Primary level
15.4
84.6
0.002
Secondary level
41.3
58.8
College/university level
60.5
39.5
Have no formal education
0.0
0.0
Occupation
Student
0.0
100.0
0.074
Housewife/not working
100.0
.0
Casual laborer
26.7
73.3
Self-employed
54.3
45.7
Salaried employment
59.4
40.6
Gross income per month
<10,000
45.8
54.2
0.672
11,000-20,000
58.7
41.3
21,000-30,000
56.8
43.2
31,000-40,000
61.9
38.1
>40,000
53.8
46.2
Time taken to reach the nearest immunization clinic and back home
<1 hour
55.7
44.3
0.539
2-3 hours
54.6
45.4
4-5 hours
.0
.0
>5 hours
.0
100.0
Money used as bus fare to reach the clinic and back home
