Immunization uptake in the state of Bahrain

ABSTRACT

This cross- sectional study aimed at determining and comparing the extent of immunization uptake, and factors that influence it in urban and rural areas of Bahrain. The study sample consisted of 386 mothers and their children under five years of age. Outcome measures: completeness of immunization of the child. Overall, 97% of urban and 95% of rural children were completely immunized. Factors influencing immunization uptake were found to be different in urban and rural areas. Child health perception and awareness of seriousness of the immunization target disease significantly factors affecting completeness of immunization in both urban and rural areas included mode of transport, education of parents, family size, family type, child health perception, knowledge about immunization target disease and regularity in attending well- baby clinics. The study concluded that immunization uptake in Bahrain in high