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northeast India and among the socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Since Immunization is the best cost-
effective lifesaver, it is imperative to disseminate knowledge and awareness on the importance of immunization
among the vulnerable sections and in the regions with a low prevalence. Programs and policymakers should shift
their concern from achieving ‘average’ lower vaccination coverage to ‘distribution’ of the schemes among the
neediest groups. This unique study comprehensively examines the dynamics behind the variations in full
immunization coverage and makes a solid contribution to the existing literature on health disparity determination
in India. The results would help to identify vulnerable populations and bridge the socio-economic gaps using
advanced statistical analyses and nationally representative data.

1659 When Antibiotic should be taken: Evidence from the Kanchanaburi
Demographic Surveillance System, Thailand

Malee Sunpuwan, Sureeporn Punpuing, Wipaporn Jaruruengpaisan

Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

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13. Others (Education, Wellbeing and Happiness etc.)

Abstract

Inappropriate use of antibiotics causes antimicrobial resistance, which is a major concern for the shortcoming of
antibiotics. This study aims to assess the prevalence of antibiotic use at the household level and the factors
influencing the knowledge on the condition for using antibiotics.

The study employed the household survey in the Kanchanaburi Demographic Surveillance System (KDSS). The
sample was 1,059 households. The use of antibiotics in the past month of the household member was assessed. A
question on “When do you think should antibiotics be taken? “ was used to measure the knowledge on the
condition for using antibiotics. The respondents were representative of the household. Logistic regression used.

It was found that 27.8 % of households used antibiotics in the past month. Only 42.8% of respondents provided a
correct answer for the condition for using antibiotics. Logistic regression shows that sex, education, occupation,
having children under 5 years old in the household, and having members using antibiotics in the past month are
factors influencing knowledge on the condition for using antibiotics.

The findings suggest that the program to increase knowledge on the condition for using antibiotics for the
community members in KDSS is necessary.

1006 Sociocultural Risk Factors of Birth Size of Child in Ethnically Homogenous Tribal
Population in India

Rahul Bawankule

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai India 400088,
Mumbai, India

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12. Ethnicity/Race, Religion and Language

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