September 12, 2025Italian Journal of MedicineOpen Access

Determinants of hepatitis B vaccination coverage in children aged 12-23 months: evidence from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

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Survey reveals 73.9% vaccination coverage for hepatitis B in children, indicating socio-economic factors play a crucial role.

The study found a hepatitis B vaccination rate of 73.9% among children aged 12-23 months in Sudan.
Children registered for vaccination had significantly higher odds of immunization (AOR: 1.69) than those not registered.
Households with educated mothers showed a clear link to higher vaccination rates, emphasizing socio-economic factors.
Having four or more antenatal visits greatly enhanced the likelihood of hepatitis B immunization (AOR: 1.95).

Elzein et al. (2025) studied this question.

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