Factors associated with the access and continuum of vaccination services among children aged 12-23 months in the emerging regions of Ethiopia: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian demography and health survey.

Childhood vaccination status was low in the emerging regions of Ethiopia. Variables such as maternal education, birth weight of children, ANC, health facility delivery and wealth were associated with the access and continuum of the vaccination. Therefore, empowering women with education and strengthening maternal healthcare services might enhance childhood vaccination. In addition, the government needs to design a compensation mechanism for the cost relating to childhood vaccination to improve the access and continuum of the service.