Maternal Immunization and Antenatal Care Situation Analysis (MIACSA) study protocol: a multiregional cross-sectional analysis of maternal immunization delivery strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality

摘要

IntroductionMaternal immunization (MI) with tetanus toxoid containing vaccine, is a safe and cost-effective way of preventing neonatal tetanus. Given the prospect of introducing new maternal vaccines in the near future, it is essential to identify and understand current policies, practices and unmet needs for introducing and/or scaling up MI in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).