Evaluation of a Mass Measles Vaccination Campaign among School Children Aged 7-14 Years Old in Denizli, Turkey


Bozkurt A. İ., Bostanci M., Cevahir N., Ergin A., Sancak I., Yilmaz B., ...Daha Fazla

Indian Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.77, sa.8, ss.879-883, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 77 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12098-010-0124-z
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.879-883
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Children, Measles, Public health, Vaccines
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective. To determine the pre-campaign level of measles seropositivity and to evaluate the effect of a mass measles vaccination campaign on measles seroposivity among primary school children in Denizli, Turkey. Methods. The study was completed in two socioeconomically different areas of Denizli, Turkey, with a sample size of 520 students. One primary school from each area and one classroom from each grade were randomly included in the sample. Before and 2-months after the measles mass vaccinations, blood samples were collected from the students and measles specific IgGs were studied. Results. The pre-campaign overall seropositivity was 74.7%. Post-campaign overall seropositivity increased to 96.5%. Precampaign seropositivity among 8-graders was significantly lower than that in other grades (57.5%, pcO.OOl) and the difference was explained by the number of vaccinations 8-graders received. Except for the number of vaccination doses, other factors did not have any effect on seropositivity. Conclusions. The mass measles vaccination programs have a potential to control measles for developing countries. In addition, more than one dose of measles vaccination is required for developing countries. [Indian J Pediatr 2010; 77 (8): 879-883].