Maternal tetanus toxoid coverage during pregnancy in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
A cluster survey on maternal tetanus toxoid (TT) coverage was carried out in the Ile-Ife Central Local Government Area. Out of the 896 mothers of babies 0-12 months old who were interviewed, 668 (74.6%) claimed they received TT during pregnancy, this was confirmed in 37 (4.1%) and in only 25 (2.8%) of these cases could the babies be said to have been protected from neonatal tetanus (NNT) at birth. About 35% of the babies were delivered at home/churches where most babies with NNT are usually born.
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D014611:Vaccination
D013745:Tetanus Toxoid