Predictive Factors of Disparities in Childhood Immunization Services: Some Evidence from Southern United States

The most important predictors of differential immunization services in the current study are educational level of mothers, family income and race/ethnicity. Educational level of mothers is an important variable, especially in explaining after-hours phone calls to clients by providers. Mothers with more than 12 years of education do receive phone calls from providers. Educated and well-informed mothers may ensure that necessary immunization services are provided to their children.