Abstract | BACKGROUND: As 1 of 3 remaining poliovirus-endemic countries, Nigeria has become key to the global polio eradication effort. We evaluated supplemental immunization activities, including team performance, communications/mobilization activities, and vaccine acceptance, in 3 high-risk states. METHODS: We used structured survey and observation instruments, document review, and stakeholder interviews. RESULTS: Observations or surveys were conducted at 1697 households. Vaccine acceptance ranged from 87%-94%; among households rejecting polio vaccine, 38% of mothers sought measles vaccine for their children. Teams performed between 4%-42% of assigned tasks. CONCLUSIONS: Acceptance is high but teams have a critical role in surmounting residual vaccine resistance.
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Authors | Victoria M Gammino, Adamu Nuhu, Sue Gerber, Alex Gasasira, David E Sugerman, Fadinding Manneh, Paul Chenoweth, Molly R Kurnit, Emmanuel A Abanida |
Journal | The Journal of infectious diseases
(J Infect Dis)
Vol. 210 Suppl 1
Pg. S91-7
(Nov 01 2014)
ISSN: 1537-6613 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25316881
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Copyright | Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2014. This work is written by (a) US Government employee(s) and is in the public domain in the US. |
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Topics |
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Nigeria
(epidemiology)
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
(psychology, statistics & numerical data)
- Poliomyelitis
(epidemiology, prevention & control)
- Poliovirus Vaccines
(administration & dosage)
- Vaccination
(statistics & numerical data)
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