Factors associated with hepatitis A vaccination receipt in one-year-olds in the state of Michigan.
The objectives of this study were to determine factors associated with hepatitis A vaccination and to assess overall hepatitis A vaccination coverage levels among one-year-olds in Michigan. The study population was the first hepatitis A vaccination-eligible birth cohort (n = 134 226) enrolled in the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) after 2006 recommendations were made to routinely vaccinate all one-year-olds. All children whose first birthday occurred on or between May 1, 2006 and April 31, 2007 were included in the study population. Racial/ethnic minorities had increased odds of receiving the hepatitis A vaccination in Michigan, and Medicaid and WIC status modified this relationship. Fully understanding these relationships will be useful in targeting vaccination outreach and education programs.
Weston
Andrea L
AL
Division of Immunization, Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI 48909, USA. weston.andrea@gmail.com
Enger
Kyle S
KS
D005260:Female; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D030041:Hepatitis A virus; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014611:Vaccination
D022362:Hepatitis A Vaccines