Immunization Coverage, Breast Feeding Practices and Diarrhoea Management in Uttar Pradesh, India: A Socio-Economic Analysis

Author Imran Ahmad
Co-Author Navin Kumar
DOI

Country : India
Subject : Community Medicine

Keywords : Immunization, Breast feeding, Diarrhoea, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Introduction
It is estimated that more than 10 millions of children die every year before attaining five years. India is home to large number of child deaths in world. The efforts are made to understand the vaccination coverage, breastfeeding practices and diarrhoea management in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Methodology
The data for this study derived from nationwide District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS) round-3 conducted during 2007-08. Immunization model, Multinomial Logistic Regression has been applied to understand the vaccination coverage, breastfeeding practices and diarrhoea with socio-economic factors.

Results
Results of the study revealed that vaccination varies in different regions and socio-economic condition of people in the state. The exclusive breastfeeding in Uttar Pradesh is less than 10 % that is more concern area for child health.

Conclusion
Indeed, efforts are needed to make immunization coverage available across the state. The focus on programmes of exclusive breastfeeding is the urgent need in the state.

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