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Evaluating the performance of different Bayesian count models in modelling childhood vaccine uptake among children aged 12-23 months in Nigeria.

A F FagbamigbeTemitayo Victor LawalK A Atoloye
Published in: BMC public health (2023)
The Bayesian zero-inflated negative binomial model was most appropriate to identify factors associated with the number of childhood vaccines received in Nigeria due to the presence of excess zeros and overdispersion. Improving vaccine uptake by addressing the associated risk factors should be promptly embraced.
Keyphrases
  • early life
  • childhood cancer