A study using data from the 2016 Malawi demographic and health survey found that children aged 12-23 months whose mothers were from a high household wealth index, residing in rural areas, currently married, and with secondary or higher education were more likely to receive basic immunization. Researchers used a cross-sectional design which included data from 3,248 children which showed that only 77.1% of these children received basic immunization.
The study highlights low coverage of basic immunization in some districts as well as socio-demographic disparities in under-two immunization coverage in Malawi, necessitating tailored interventions such as educational campaigns and region-specific strategies.
Thumbnail image credit: WHO / Fanjan Combrink
Full reference: Baruwa, O. J., Akokuwebe, M. E., Adeleye, O. J., & Gbadebo, B. M. (2025). Socio-demographic disparities in basic under-two immunization coverage: insights from the 2016 Malawi demographic and health survey. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 882.
Any organization or individual working in the field of immunization economics can submit findings, opportunities, calls to action, or other relevant work below to be shared with our community.