Published on in Vol 9 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/76712, first published .
Modeling Zero-Dose Children in Ethiopia: A Machine Learning Perspective on Model Performance and Predictor Variables

Modeling Zero-Dose Children in Ethiopia: A Machine Learning Perspective on Model Performance and Predictor Variables

Modeling Zero-Dose Children in Ethiopia: A Machine Learning Perspective on Model Performance and Predictor Variables

Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu   1, 2 , MPH ;   Kassahun Alemu   2, 3 , PhD ;   Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste   4 , PhD ;   Meseret Zelalem   5 , MD ;   Monika Knudsen Gullslett   6 , PhD ;   Binyam Tilahun   1, 2 , PhD

1 Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

2 Center for Digital Health and Implementation Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

3 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

4 School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway

5 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

6 Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway

Corresponding Author:

  • Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, MPH
  • Department of Health Informatics
  • Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar
  • Gondar 196
  • Ethiopia
  • Phone: 251 921013129
  • Email: berhanufikadie@gmail.com