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Abstract：
Background Childhood immunization programs in underdeveloped nations can improve children\'s growth and nutritional status and prevent growth delays while protecting against infectious diseases and meeting growth norms. This study aimed to assess the impact of vaccination status on the anthropometric indices of children aged 12-18 months at an Expanded Programme on Immunization vaccination center and compare the anthropometric indices of growth in children with complete and incomplete vaccination statuses. Methodology This study was conducted at the rural health center in Kala Shah Kaku, Pakistan, from November 2023 to December 2023. Children aged 12-18 months were enrolled and their vaccination status was recorded. Height and weight were measured using World Health Organization growth charts. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square and Fisher\'s exact tests. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The mean age of the 110 children who visited the vaccination site for this study was 16.36 months ± 2.415. There were 28 (25.5%) stunted children. In the study, 17.6 (16%) participants were underweight, and 15.95 (14.5%) were wasted. Of the children, 79% had received all recommended vaccinations. A statistically significant (p < 0.05) association was found between vaccination and nutritional status. Conclusions This study emphasizes the significance of vaccination in promoting child health and nutrition, reducing stunting risk, and ensuring equitable access to vaccination services and comprehensive healthcare interventions. This can help mitigate the malnutrition burden and promote optimal growth, contributing to global health and development goals.
摘要：
背景不发达国家的儿童免疫计划可以改善儿童的生长和营养状况，防止生长延迟，同时保护儿童免受传染病和满足生长规范。本研究旨在评估疫苗接种状况对扩大免疫接种中心12-18个月儿童人体测量指标的影响，并比较具有完整和不完整疫苗接种状况的儿童的人体测量指标。方法这项研究是在KalaShahKaku的农村卫生中心进行的，巴基斯坦,从2023年11月到2023年12月。纳入12-18个月的儿童，并记录他们的疫苗接种情况。身高和体重使用世界卫生组织生长图测量。数据采用描述性统计、卡方检验和Fisher精确检验进行分析。P值<0.05被认为是统计学上显著的。结果本研究访问疫苗接种部位的110名儿童的平均年龄为16.36个月±2.415。有28名（25.5％）发育迟缓的儿童。在研究中,17.6（16%）参与者体重不足，和15.95（14.5%）被浪费。孩子们，79%的人接受了所有推荐的疫苗接种。在疫苗接种和营养状况之间发现统计学上显著(p<0.05)的关联。结论本研究强调了疫苗接种在促进儿童健康和营养方面的重要意义。降低发育迟缓的风险，并确保公平获得疫苗接种服务和全面的医疗保健干预措施。这有助于减轻营养不良负担，促进最佳生长。促进全球健康和发展目标。
