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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Risk factors for incomplete vaccination schedules in pediatric hematology -oncology patients in a secondary care hospital
Authors
Ramírez Fuentes J M, Bautista Cortes A G
Abstract
Vaccination is one of medicine's greatest
discoveries. Millions of lives have been saved thanks to this invaluable public
health strategy. Every year, the World Health Organization coordinates with
health authorities in various countries to reach a larger segment of the global
population with vaccines. However, the last ten years have presented a clinical
and logistical challenge, as global vaccination coverage has declined due to
various factors, including sociocultural and economic factors, infrastructure
problems within each country's health system, and the 2019 pandemic. In Mexico,
recent years have seen a significant decline in adherence to vaccination
schedules across the population. However, specific vulnerable populations are
more susceptible to infectious diseases, such as individuals with hematological
malignancies. These populations often experience immunosuppression and a lack
of information among the general population and within some sectors of the
healthcare system, which hinders adherence to the national vaccination
schedule. This study aims to identify risk factors associated with incomplete
vaccination schedules in children with hematological malignancies in remission
treated at a secondary-level hospital. A structured questionnaire was administered
to the guardians of patients in the pediatric oncology service of Regional
General Hospital No. 1 in Orizaba, Veracruz. The results were analyzed using
SPSS version 24, which showed that the main barriers to completing vaccination
schedules for these patients included incorrect medical decisions, lack of
public awareness regarding the vaccination schedule, and infrastructure
problems. Similarly, among sociodemographic factors, patient age was one of the
main factors associated with incomplete vaccination schedules. It was concluded
that educational interventions and updated protocols are essential to improve
coverage in this vulnerable population.
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Pages:25-28
How to cite this article:
Ramírez Fuentes J M, Bautista Cortes A G "Risk factors for incomplete vaccination schedules in pediatric hematology -oncology patients in a secondary care hospital". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 25-28
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