Analysis of vaccination coverage of children under one year old in Roraima, Brazil, 2013-2017

Abstract

Objective: To analyze vaccination coverage of children under 1 year old in the State of Roraima, Brazil, between 2013 and 2017, and show health professionals’ perception, regarding the barriers that influence the achievement of higher vaccination coverage, 2017. Methods: This was a descriptive study that analyzed vaccination coverage for bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), rotavirus, poliomyelitis, yellow fever, pentavalent, meningococcal C conjugate and 10-valent pneumococcal, based on data from immunization information systems. The barriers identified by the professionals were measured by a questionnaire with Likert scale answer options. Results: BCG had the highest coverage (146.1%) in 2014; while Rotavirus had the lowest (70.4%) in 2013. Difficulty in accessing the internet was the main barrier (56/100) to better coverage identified by professionals working in the program (100 respondents). Conclusion: Low vaccination coverage reflects the influence of barriers to accessing vaccination.