Factors and misperceptions of routine childhood immunization service uptake in Ethiopia: findings from a nationwide qualitative study
Pan Afr. med. j
; 28(290)2017.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
while the routine childhood immunization program might be affected by several factors, its identification using qualitative evidence of caretakers is generally minimal. This article explores the various factors and misperceptions of routine childhood immunization service uptake in Ethiopia and provides possible recommendations to mitigate them.Methods:
in this study, we used a qualitative multiple case study design collecting primary data from 63 focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted with a purposefully selected sample of children's caretakers (n = 630).Results:
according to the results of this study, the use of routine childhood immunization is dependent on four major factors caretakers' behavior, family characteristics, information and communication and immunization service system. In addition, the participants had some misperceptions about routine childhood immunization. For example, immunization should be taken when the child gets sick and a single dose vaccine is enough for a child. These factors and misperceptions are complex and sometimes context-specific and vary between categories of caretakers.Conclusion:
our interpretations suggest that no single factor affects immunization service uptake alone in a unique way. Rather, it is the synergy among the factors that has a collective influence on the childhood immunization system. Therefore, intervention efforts should target these multiple factors simultaneously. Importantly, this study recommends improving the quality of existing childhood immunization services and building awareness among caretakers as crucial components
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Assunto principal:
Atitude
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Criança
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Vacinação
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Programas de Imunização
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Cobertura Vacinal
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Etiópia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pan Afr. med. j
Ano de publicação:
2017
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