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Risk factors for incomplete vaccination and missed opportunity for immunization in rural Mozambique

BMC Public Health, 2008
Background Inadequate levels of immunization against childhood diseases remain a significant public health problem in resource-poor areas of the globe. Nonetheless, the reasons for incomplete vaccination and non-uptake of immunization services are poorly
Jani Ilesh V, De Schacht Caroline, Jani Jagrati V, Bjune Gunnar   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Three in four children age 12–23 months missed opportunities for vaccination in Sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel mixed effect analysis of demographic health and surveys 2016–2023 [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Despite vaccination being the most cost-effective means to prevent disease and its adverse consequences, missing opportunities for vaccination remains a critical public health challenge.
Melak Jejaw, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos, Getachew Teshale, Mikias Mered Tilahun, Wubshet D. Negash, Kaleb Assegid Demissie   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Application of quality improvement approaches in health-care settings to reduce missed opportunities for childhood vaccination: a scoping review

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2019
Missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV) is a poor reflection of the quality of care for children attending health facilities. It also contributes to a reduction in overall immunization coverage.
Abdu A. Adamu, Olalekan A. Uthman, Elvis O. Wambiya, Muktar A. Gadanya, Charles S. Wiysonge   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Addressing Missed Opportunities for Vaccination among Children in Hospitals: Leveraging the P-Process for Health Communication Strategies [PDF]

Vaccines
Addressing missed opportunities for vaccination requires a nuanced and context-specific approach. The five-step P-Process provides a robust framework to develop a clearly defined strategy that addresses social and behavioral drivers, integrates into ...
Baldeep K. Dhaliwal, Joseph L. Mathew, Patience N. Obiagwu, Rachel Hill, Chizoba B. Wonodi, Tyler Best, Anita Shet   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Can vaccination coverage be improved through reducing the missed opportunities for immunization? Results from the evaluation in Zhejiang province, east China

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2021
Background: To evaluate the missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV) in Zhejiang province by using the global methodology from World Health Organization (WHO). Methods: Based on the WHO Planning Guide to Reduce Missed Opportunities for Vaccination (MOV)
Yaping Chen, Huakun Lv, Hu Liang, Ying Wang, Yu Hu   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Tackling missed opportunities for vaccination in a new era of immunisation. [PDF]

Lancet, 2021
Nnaji CA, Ndwandwe D, Lesosky M, Mahomed H, Wiysonge CS.   +4 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Factors Associated With Missed Opportunities for Influenza Vaccination

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2015
Objective: Annual influenza vaccination rates remain well below health objectives. Most primary care clinic visits present opportunities for vaccination.
Djeneba Audrey Djibo, K. Michael Peddecord, Wendy Wang, Kimberly Ralston, Mark H. Sawyer   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The Magnitude and Determinants of Missed Opportunities for Childhood Vaccination in South Africa [PDF]

Vaccines, 2020
Missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV) may be among the factors responsible for suboptimal vaccination coverage in South Africa. However, the magnitude and determinants of MOV in the country are not known.
Duduzile Ndwandwe, Chukwudi A. Nnaji, Charles S. Wiysonge   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Prevalence and factors contributing to missed opportunities for vaccination in Mogadishu, Somalia. [PDF]

IJID Reg
Vaccination is a critical public health intervention that significantly reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite the proven benefits of vaccines, missed opportunities for vaccination (MOVs) remain a significant challenge in many low-income countries, including Somalia.
Mohamud AM, Abdi MA, Abdullahi AM, Abdi AM, Osman MM, Mohamed MA, Umeokonkwo CD.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Missed Opportunities for Vaccination in the Dominican Republic: Results of an Operational Investigation. [PDF]

Biomed Res Int, 2016
Background. Despite the success of the Dominican Republic’s National Immunization Program, homogenous vaccine coverage has not been achieved. In October 2012, the country implemented a study on missed opportunities for vaccination (MOVs) in children aged <5 years.Methods.
Garib Z, Vargas AL, Trumbo SP, Anthony K, Diaz-Ortega JL, Bravo-Alcántara P, Leal I, Danovaro-Holliday MC, Velandia-González M.   +8 more
europepmc   +4 more sources