Coverage and determinants of protective dose tetanus toxoid vaccine among postnatal women delivered at university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia, 2019

BackgroundEven though there have been tremendous strides globally in reducing the burden of tetanus, neonatal deaths due to tetanus reported annually, and most occur sub-Saharan Africa which accounts for nearly half global mortality by tetanus. Immunization pregnant women or childbearing age with at least two doses toxoid is estimated reduce from 94%. Despite its importance, immunization programs are suboptimal Ethiopia, where more than 85% population resides rural districts. Therefore, this study has used determine coverage determinants protective dose vaccine among postnatal design a strategy maximize service.MethodsInstitution-based cross-sectional was conducted December 20-June 20, 2019. The sample taken using systematic random sampling method. To collect data participants, semi-structured interviewer-administered pre-tested questionnaire used. were entered into Epi info version 7.0 then exported SPSS 20.0 analysis. Logistic regressions analysis level statistical significance determined p-value less 0.05.ResultsThe proportion Tetanus 69.8% (95% CI: 65.2–74.0). Urban residence (AOR = 3.626, 95%CI: 1.510–8.707), husband's having secondary education 7.397, 1.873–29.211), tertiary 9.539, 2.277–39.969), stated that provision TT service good 3.978, 95%CI 1.303–12.146) mother health care workers who provide their behavior 4.259, 1.913–9.484) factors influencing utilization immunization.ConclusionThe area found be low. Being residence, levels educational status, ‘the good’ “health statistically significant immunization. Thus, it better strengthening empowering enhance utilization. Besides, promoting creating community awareness particularly residents options increase vaccine.