Pulse polio immunisation, 1995-96: an evaluation in West Bengal.
J Indian Med Assoc
;
1999 Jan; 97(1): 8-10
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-103025
ABSTRACT
An evaluation of the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme (PPI), 1995-96 in West Bengal was undertaken. It was observed that the PPI coverage (with two rounds) was 84.1%. Variations in the PPI coverage level were documented in relation to age, sex, residential status and parental literacy status of the beneficiaries. However, significantly lower PPI coverage was observed among Muslims (p < 0.001) and Scheduled Tribes (p < 0.01). The principal agency responsible for disseminating information about PPI was identified to be the multipurpose health workers. Some of the major reasons for non-acceptance of PPI were lack of information, illness of the child, absence of the child on the "PPI day", lack of faith in immunisation and fear of adverse reaction.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Poliomyelitis
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
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Immunization Schedule
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Immunization Programs
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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