Spatial distribution and determinants of tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian demographic and health survey 2016

• Main Authors: Beletech Fentie (Author), Tewodros Getaneh Alemu (Author), Masresha Asmare Techane (Author), Chalachew Adugna Wubneh (Author), Nega Tezera Assimamaw (Author), Getaneh Mulualem Belay (Author), Tadesse Tarik Tamir (Author), Addis Bilal Muhye (Author), Destaye Guadie Kassie (Author), Amare Wondim (Author), Bewuketu Terefe (Author), Bethelihem Tigabu Tarekegn (Author), Mohammed Seid Ali (Author), Almaz Tefera Gonete (Author), Berhan Tekeba (Author), Selam Fisiha Kassa (Author), Bogale Kassahun Desta (Author), Amare Demsie Ayele (Author), Melkamu Tilahun Dessie (Author), Kendalem Asmare Atalell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Tetanus is a major public health problem caused by clostridium tetani. Although it is vaccine-preventable, the case fatality rate among neonates in areas with poor immunization coverage and limited access to clean deliveries reaches 80-100%. Vaccination of pregnant mothers with...