Comparative study of out-reach immunization strategies in rural area.

Abstract

Efficiency of out-reach immunization strategies operationalised in a rural area of district Ambala (Haryana) was evaluated. Till year 1984-85 immunization delivery was 'sporadic'. Annual cluster immunization campaigns were conducted during 1985-86 and 1986-87. This comprised of delivery of oral polio vaccine (OPV) and/or measles once in a year to all eligible children, other vaccine continued to be delivered by health workers during routine beats. Regular immunization sessions were undertaken in 1987-88 and 1988-89. All the vaccines were delivered on 4 fixed days (one day per week) of each month, covering village at least once a month. Significant increase in immunization coverage was observed after cluster campaigns. OPV increased from 46.5 to 73.6%, DPT from 49.1 to 75.5%, BCG from 48.7 to 72.2%, measles from 8.6 to 45.8% and tetanus toxoid (TT) for pregnant women (PW) from 41.8 to 65.3%. Under regular programme the coverage levels were maintained at OPV 79.4%, DPT 78.2%, BCG 70.6%, measles 48% and TT (PW) 76.2%. Regular out-reach immunization strategy was found to be better than cluster campaigns as it was 'regular' and high coverage level could be maintained.

• Authors: R Kumar, R K Khosla, V Kumar
• Journal: Indian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 27 Issue 11 Pg. 1165-9 (Nov 1990) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
• PMID: 2081638 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Immunization (methods)
• Immunization Schedule
• India
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Pregnancy
• Preventive Health Services (organization & administration)
• Rural Population
• Vaccination