scholarly journals Every child on the map: A theory of change framework for improving childhood immunization coverage and equity using geospatial data and technologies (Preprint)

10.2196/29759 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cunard Chaney ◽  
Patricia Mechael ◽  
Nay Myo Thu ◽  
Mamadou S Diallo ◽  
Carine Gachen
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Change Framework

scholarly journals Every child on the map: A theory of change framework for improving childhood immunization coverage and equity using geospatial data and technologies (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cunard Chaney ◽  
Patricia Mechael ◽  
Nay Myo Thu ◽  
Mamadou S Diallo ◽  
Carine Gachen
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Health System Strengthening ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Immunization Programs ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Effective Use

UNSTRUCTURED The effective use of geospatial data and technologies to collect, manage, analyze, model and visualize geographic data has great potential to improve data driven decision-making for immunization programs. This article presents A Theory of Change for the use of geospatial technologies for immunization programming, a framework to illustrate the ways that geospatial data and technologies can contribute to improved immunization outcomes and have a positive impact on childhood immunization coverage rates in low- and middle-income countries. The Theory of Change is the result of a review of the state of the evidence and literature, consultation with implementers, donors, immunization and geospatial technology experts and a review of country implementation experiences. The framework illustrates how the effective use of geospatial data and technologies can help immunization programs realize improvements in the number of children immunized by producing reliable estimates of target populations, identifying chronically missed settlements and locations with the highest number of zero-dose and under-immunized children and guiding immunization managers with solutions to optimize resource distribution and location of health services. Through these direct effects on service delivery, geospatial data and technologies can contribute to overall health system strengthening with equity in immunization coverage. The Theory of Change presented here may serve as a guide for country program managers, implementers, donors and other stakeholders to better understand how geospatial tools can support immunization programs and facilitate integrated service planning and equitable delivery through the unifying role of geography and geospatial data.

Childhood Immunization Coverage in US States

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian K. Collins ◽  
Helen E. Morrow ◽  
Jennifer M. Ramirez ◽  
Clarke E. Cochran ◽  
David R. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Us States

The impact of computer-generated messages on childhood immunization coverage

2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene F. Dini ◽  
Robert W. Linkins ◽  
Jennifer Sigafoos
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Missed opportunities for vaccination among children aged 0–23 months visiting health facilities in a southwest State of Nigeria, December 2019

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0252798
Author(s):  
Akinola Ayoola Fatiregun ◽  
Laura Nic Lochlainn ◽  
Lassané Kaboré ◽  
Modupeola Dosumu ◽  
Elvis Isere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Service Encounter ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Background Despite efforts to improve childhood immunization coverage in Nigeria, coverage has remained below the national acceptable level. In December 2019, we conducted an assessment of Missed Opportunities for Vaccination (MOV) in Ondo State, in Southwest Nigeria. The objectives were to determine the magnitude of, explore the reasons for, as well as possible solutions for reducing MOV in the State. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using a mixed-methods approach. We purposively selected 66 health facilities in three local government authorities, with a non-probabilistic sampling of caregivers of children 0–23 months for exit interviews, and health workers for knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) surveys. Data collection was complemented with focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with caregivers and health workers. The proportion of MOV among children with documented vaccination histories were determined and thematic analysis of the qualitative data was carried out. Results 984 caregivers with children aged 0–23 months were interviewed, of which 869 were eligible for inclusion in our analysis. The prevalence of MOV was 32.8%. MOV occurred among 90.8% of children during non-vaccination visits, and 7.3% during vaccination visits. Vaccine doses recommended later in the immunization series were given in a less timely manner. Among 41.0% of health workers, they reported their vaccination knowledge was insufficient. Additionally, 57.5% were concerned about and feared adverse events following immunization. Caregivers were found to have a low awareness about vaccination, and issues related to the organization of the health system were found to contribute towards MOV. Conclusions One in three children experienced a MOV during a health service encounter. Potential interventions to reduce MOV include training of health workers about immunization policies and practices, improving caregivers’ engagement and screening of vaccination documentation by health workers during every health service encounter.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and perception among mothers towards immunization in a tertiary care teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 3429
Author(s):  
Sarfaraz Md. ◽  
Athira A. ◽  
Lakshmi Mani Deepa Thotamsetty ◽  
Sree Anoohya Ravilla ◽  
Naresh Nadikudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Counseling Session ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Intervention Phase ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of parents is an important factor for better immunization coverage. Previous studies showed misconceptions on parent’s knowledge towards childhood immunization. This study aimed at promoting the childhood immunization by providing information and knowledge to mothers regarding immunization.Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted on 103 mothers for a period of six months in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Karnataka. The study was divided into Pre-intervention and post-intervention phases and was performed using a KAP questionnaire.Results: 103 mothers were enrolled in the study, of which 77 (74.75%) mothers were uneducated which was the main reason for lack of knowledge on immunization. Most of the mothers in pre-intervention phase got score in the range of 2-4 and in post-intervention phase they got score in the range of 10-12. A significant difference was observed in the Pre and Post-intervention scores which indicated that level of knowledge among mothers was improved after counseling session. Chi-square test was used to analyse the pre and post- intervention scores and was found to be significant (p<0.01). Out of 103 mothers who had attended counseling session on immunization 80 (77.66%) children were immunized, 23 (22.66%) were partially immunized and no one was unimmunized.Conclusions:It was therefore suggested that proper health education and health promotion interventions be taken as measures to improve knowledge, attitude and perception of mothers towards immunization as a disease prevention tool.  

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