itopaidris/nigeria-dhs-immunization-analysis

Nigeria DHS analysis of childhood immunization coverage, vaccine equity, and determinants of vaccination uptake using R and survey-weighted methods. # Nigeria DHS Immunization Analysis Analysis of immunization system performance in Nigeria using Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 2013, 2018, and 2023–24, with a focus on zero-dose and immunization dropout indicators, vaccine equity, and public health decision-making. ## Overview This repository showcases a public health research project examining childhood immunization and immunization system performance in Nigeria using nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) datasets. The project explores zero-dose and immunization dropout indicators as complementary measures of vaccine access, continuity of care, and immunization programme performance. The repository provides an overview of the study objectives, analytical approach, public health relevance, and technical skills demonstrated through the project. ## Project Objectives * Examine patterns of childhood immunization in Nigeria. * Assess indicators of immunization system performance using DHS data. * Explore socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in vaccination outcomes. * Demonstrate the application of survey-weighted epidemiological methods to public health research. * Generate evidence to support immunization policy and programme improvement. ## Data Sources * Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2013 * Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2018 * Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2023–24 ## Methods * Secondary analysis of nationally representative survey data * Data harmonization across multiple survey rounds * Survey-weighted descriptive analysis * Trend analysis * Multivariable logistic regression * Equity and inequality assessment * Data visualization and interpretation using R ## Skills Demonstrated * Epidemiology * Immunization Research * Public Health Research * Survey Data Analysis * Logistic Regression * Trend Analysis * R Programming * Statistical Analysis * Data Visualization * Scientific Writing ## Tools * R * RStudio * DHS Dat …