In low and middle-income countries, estimating the proportion of vaccinated toddlers in a
population is important for controlling vaccine-preventable diseases by identifying districts …

Abstract Background Overall, 1.8 million children fail to receive the 3-dose series for
diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis each year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) …

Background Even though there have been tremendous strides globally in reducing the
burden of tetanus, neonatal deaths due to tetanus have reported annually, and most deaths …

Objectives Health behaviors are influenced by an array of factors at the individual,
household, community and societal levels. This paper examines the relative contribution of …

Neonatal tetanus (NNT) is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates in
Nigeria and every case is an embarrassment to the health services provided in the country …

2 availability with clinicians having limited experience of managing the disease and
underrepresentation of cases may have pushed these vulnerable groups towards this highly …

Today, neonatal tetanus accounts for a significant portion of newborn and under− 5 mortality–
40% and 57%, respectively–and is the most prevalent cause of neonatal mortality and …

Aims and Objectives: This study assessed the level of awareness and perception of women
of child bearing age to tetanus immunisation and determines the cover-age rate in Ojodu …

Neonatal and maternal tetanus infections remain an important cause of death in many
countries. Few studies have reported tetanus toxoid antibody levels of adolescent girls. As …

Background: Neonatal tetanus remains a significant avertable cause of morbidity and
mortality in neonates. Adequate vaccination strategies, including at least two doses of …