Assessment of Child Immunization Coverage and Associated Factors in Oromia Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia

The aim of the study is to assess the immunization coverage of children aged between 12-23 months and its determinants. A community based cross survey involving quantitative and qualitative 2010 in 6 Kebeles of Kombolcha district. Stratified m technique with simple random sampling (SRS) was used to select sample size of 694 children aged 12 to 23 months with their mothers or care takers after census conducted in randomly selected Kebeles. Data was collected by using pre structured questionnaire and then coded, SPSS version 16.0 software. Of total 168(24.2%) not immunized, 367(52.9%) partially immunized and 159(22.9%) completely OPV3, pentavalent-1, pentavalent-3 and measles coverage at the time of survey by card plus history was 452(65.1%), 520(74.9%), 236(34.0%), 512(73.8%), 230(33.1%) and 280(40.3%) respectively. Unaware they didn't return for 2 nd and 3 rd dose because of information on place and/or time of immunization and wrong perception contraindication were statistical significant factors children. Over all the immunization coverage in Kombolcha Woreda was low in case of pentavalent-3 (33.1%). To prevent defaulters' mothers/ care takers should be given due attention, encouraged and promoted during contacts