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Prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundTetanus toxoid vaccination is one of the most effective and protective measures against tetanus deaths among mothers and their newborns. We examined the prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan African (SSA).
Richard Gyan Aboagye, Hubert Amu, Robert Kokou Dowou, Promise Bansah, Ijeoma Omosede Oaikhena, Luchuo Engelbert Bain   +5 more
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Maternal Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination in Benin: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey [PDF]

Vaccines, 2022
Tetanus toxoid vaccination is critical for improving maternal and child health. Yet, the prevalence and correlates of maternal tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage remain largely underexplored in Benin where infant and child mortality rates are high ...
Daniel Amoak, Nancy Osei Kye, Florence Wullo Anfaara, Yujiro Sano, Roger Antabe   +4 more
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Spatial distribution and determinants of tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian demographic and health survey 2016 [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Introduction Tetanus is a major public health problem caused by clostridium tetani. Although it is vaccine-preventable, the case fatality rate among neonates in areas with poor immunization coverage and limited access to clean deliveries reaches 80-100%.
Beletech Fentie, Tewodros Getaneh Alemu, Masresha Asmare Techane, Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Nega Tezera Assimamaw, Getaneh Mulualem Belay, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Addis Bilal Muhye, Destaye Guadie Kassie, Amare Wondim, Bewuketu Terefe, Bethelihem Tigabu Tarekegn, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Berhan Tekeba, Selam Fisiha Kassa, Bogale Kassahun Desta, Amare Demsie Ayele, Melkamu Tilahun Dessie, Kendalem Asmare Atalell   +19 more
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Spatial distribution and associated factors of poor tetanus toxoid immunization among pregnant women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
BackgroundNeonatal mortality from tetanus can be reduced by 94% when pregnant women receive at least two doses of tetanus toxoid. In Ethiopia, immunization programs are suboptimal despite their importance.
Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Tadele Biresaw Belachew   +5 more
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Determinants of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination Among Women of Reproductive Age in Somaliland: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Understanding the predictors of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) protection among women of reproductive age is essential for designing effective interventions to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) in Somaliland. This study aims to identify the sociodemographic, economic, and geographic determinants of TT protection. Methods A
Cabdi MM, Mohamed KH, Yasin AM, Nour AA, Farah HM, Barkhad LA, Hassan KI, Hassan MS.   +7 more
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Protective doses of tetanus toxoid immunization and its associated factors among mothers in southern Ethiopia [PDF]

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
The World Health Organization recommends tetanus toxoid immunization before or during pregnancy for all women of childbearing age. The goal is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality due to tetanus. According to the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health
Maycas Gembe, Teklu Wosenyeleh, Wubishet Gezimu   +2 more
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Residential differentials in prevalence and factors associated with tetanus toxoid uptake among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: a Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey analysis (MICS 2021) [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Tetanus remains a preventable cause of maternal and neonatal deaths, yet uptake of tetanus toxoid (TT) among Nigerian women of reproductive age is low and unevenly distributed across residential settings. This study aimed to assess residential
Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Bukola Beatrice Howells, Immanuel Oluwadare Shittu, Oluwaseun Lara Ariyo, Emmanuel Olutunde Olukoga, Omowunmi Modupe Awonuga, Oluwasayo Favour Olajide, Ibironke Omowunmi Oluwadiya, Kunmifayo Deborah Odusina   +8 more
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Effect of Preexisting Immunity to Tetanus Toxoid on the Efficacy of Tetanus Toxoid-Conjugated Heroin Vaccine in Mice [PDF]

Vaccines, 2021
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious health problem that has dramatically increased over the last decade. Although current therapies for the management of OUD can be effective, they have limitations.
Essie Komla, Oscar B. Torres, Rashmi Jalah, Agnieszka Sulima, Zoltan Beck, Carl R. Alving, Arthur E. Jacobson, Kenner C. Rice, Gary R. Matyas   +8 more
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Tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Introduction Tetanus is a public health concern in East Africa, impacting pregnant women and infants since vaccination rates are below acceptable levels.
Birhan Ambachew Taye, Belyu Yehualashet Weldearegay, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw, Aychew Kassa Belete   +3 more
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Tetanus Toxoid

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Citation: 'tetanus toxoid' in the IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed.; International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. 10.1351/goldbook.13729 • License: The IUPAC Gold Book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike CC BY-SA 4.0 International for individual terms.
Rabadi T, Brady MF.
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