Análise dos factores associados ao estado de Vacinação em crianças menores de dois anos em Moçambique

Abstract

Vaccination is the first line of defense against various types of infectious diseases. An unvaccinated child may face serious illnesses, including potentially untreatable diseases that can be fatal. The objective of this research is to analyze the factors associated with vaccination status in children under 2 years of age in Mozambique. Data from the Demographic and Health Survey (2022-23) were used. To identify associations between independent and dependent variables, bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-square test, and to verify the relationship between vaccination status and independent variables, multiple logistic regression was applied. The model showed good fit according to the Wald and Hosmer-Lemeshow tests and excellent predictive ability (AUC = 0.8225), with an accuracy of 80%. The variables that proved statistically significant in the final model were: area of residence, number of prenatal visits, mother's education (secondary or higher), maternal occupation, wealth quintile (rich), place of delivery (public hospital), household religion (Zion), mother's age, and media exposure. These results reinforce the importance of sociodemographic and economic factors and access to health services in determining childhood vaccination coverage in Mozambique.(TRADUCCAO NOSSA)