Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Measles-containing vaccine second dose (MCV2) is an important intervention employed to eliminate measles that mainly affect children. Although there are few original studies, comprehensive data that can guide evidence-based decision making to mitigate measles in Ethiopia is limited. Thus...

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Main Authors: Aklilu Alemayehu, Sisay Tefera
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description Background: Measles-containing vaccine second dose (MCV2) is an important intervention employed to eliminate measles that mainly affect children. Although there are few original studies, comprehensive data that can guide evidence-based decision making to mitigate measles in Ethiopia is limited. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence to fill this gap. Methods: Online searching, selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by two authors. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Version 19.0 and analyzed using STATA Version 17.0. Pooled estimates were determined by a random-effect meta-analysis. Sub-group analysis was conducted to account for sources of heterogeneity. Results are presented in narration, tables, and figures. Results: Eight cross-sectional studies involving 4416 participants from four regions of Ethiopia were included in this SRMA. The pooled coverage of MCV2 vaccination in Ethiopia was 50.5 % [95 % confidence interval (CI): 39.0–61.9]. Maternal education [odds ratio (OR) = 2.14 95 % CI: 1.22–3.05)], child delivery in a health facility (OR = 2.16 95 % CI: 1.30–3.02), having knowledge about child immunization (OR = 2.24 95 % CI: 1.61–2.87), favorable attitude towards child immunization (OR = 4.30 95 % CI: 2.63–5.97), having awareness about MCV2 vaccination (OR = 2.04 95 % CI: 1.48–2.59), having postnatal follow-up (OR = 2.52 95 % CI: 1.39–3.65), and utilization of other vaccines and supplements (OR = 4.17 95 % CI: 2.05–6.28) were factors associated with MCV2 vaccination coverage. Conclusion: The coverage of MCV2 vaccination in Ethiopia is sub-optimal. The identified factors should be targeted to improve MCV2 vaccination coverage, and hence strengthen measles mitigation.
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spelling doaj-art-91891a65b28e4850af6086880983a4bf2025-08-20T04:01:57ZengElsevierVaccine: X2590-13622025-08-012510067510.1016/j.jvacx.2025.100675Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysisAklilu Alemayehu0Sisay Tefera1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia; School of Medical Laboratory Science, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; Corresponding author at: Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.World Health Organization Gambella Regional Office, Gambella, EthiopiaBackground: Measles-containing vaccine second dose (MCV2) is an important intervention employed to eliminate measles that mainly affect children. Although there are few original studies, comprehensive data that can guide evidence-based decision making to mitigate measles in Ethiopia is limited. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence to fill this gap. Methods: Online searching, selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by two authors. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Version 19.0 and analyzed using STATA Version 17.0. Pooled estimates were determined by a random-effect meta-analysis. Sub-group analysis was conducted to account for sources of heterogeneity. Results are presented in narration, tables, and figures. Results: Eight cross-sectional studies involving 4416 participants from four regions of Ethiopia were included in this SRMA. The pooled coverage of MCV2 vaccination in Ethiopia was 50.5 % [95 % confidence interval (CI): 39.0–61.9]. Maternal education [odds ratio (OR) = 2.14 95 % CI: 1.22–3.05)], child delivery in a health facility (OR = 2.16 95 % CI: 1.30–3.02), having knowledge about child immunization (OR = 2.24 95 % CI: 1.61–2.87), favorable attitude towards child immunization (OR = 4.30 95 % CI: 2.63–5.97), having awareness about MCV2 vaccination (OR = 2.04 95 % CI: 1.48–2.59), having postnatal follow-up (OR = 2.52 95 % CI: 1.39–3.65), and utilization of other vaccines and supplements (OR = 4.17 95 % CI: 2.05–6.28) were factors associated with MCV2 vaccination coverage. Conclusion: The coverage of MCV2 vaccination in Ethiopia is sub-optimal. The identified factors should be targeted to improve MCV2 vaccination coverage, and hence strengthen measles mitigation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590136225000695MeaslesMeasles vaccineMeasles-containing vaccine second doseImmunizationCoverageAssociated factors
spellingShingle Aklilu Alemayehu
Sisay Tefera
Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Vaccine: X
Measles
Measles vaccine
Measles-containing vaccine second dose
Immunization
Coverage
Associated factors
title Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in ethiopia a systematic review and meta analysis
topic Measles
Measles vaccine
Measles-containing vaccine second dose
Immunization
Coverage
Associated factors
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590136225000695
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