Nomadic and Rural Population of Balochistan: Exploring the Pockets of Poor Childhood Immunization in the Most Under-Vaccinated Province of Pakistan

Objective: To assess the immunization coverage of children less than 2 years age in rural and nomadic population Balochistan. To knowledge parents about EPI find reasons poor vaccination. Material methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted tribes located suburbs district Zhob, One hundred families areas 100 were interviewed. Information regarding vaccination status children, parents’ vaccinationand not vaccinating or skipping vaccines asked noted. Education socioeconomic also Results: There 295 under year study with 146 (49.5%) males 149 (50.5%) females. Among population, 25 (16.4%) completely vaccinated, 106 (69.7%) partially vaccinated 21 (13.8%) never received any In 10 (7%) 88 (61.5%) 45 (31.5%) unvaccinated. There significant difference between belonging to versus those (P=0.002). Most common reason one more lack awareness 28.8% cases. association education fathers mothers families. Conclusion: Routine Balochistan is dismal. Main culprits are awareness, compounded by illiteracy parents.