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Vaccination

Health service providers’ views on barriers and drivers to childhood vaccination of FDMN/Rohingya refugees: A qualitative study in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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Despite vaccination programs, vaccine-preventable diseases persist among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This study investigated health service providers' (HSPs) perspectives on barriers and facilitators to childhood vaccination. Using the COM-B model, data from focus groups and interviews highlighted key factors influencing vaccination. HSPs cited knowledge and communication … [Read more...] about Health service providers’ views on barriers and drivers to childhood vaccination of FDMN/Rohingya refugees: A qualitative study in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

The use of community-oriented primary care (COPC) model to generate vaccine demand: The case of a remote fishing community in Cameroon

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This study focuses on improving childhood vaccination in hard-to-reach areas of the Manoka Health District in Cameroon, which has a high rate of unvaccinated children (91.7%). Factors like reliance on herbalists and poor trust in the healthcare system have contributed to vaccine hesitancy. The project used community health workers (CHWs) to provide integrated health services, … [Read more...] about The use of community-oriented primary care (COPC) model to generate vaccine demand: The case of a remote fishing community in Cameroon

Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia

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This multiple case study investigated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in successful early childhood immunization programs in Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia. Through interviews and focus group discussions, factors contributing to CHW effectiveness were identified, including CHW organization, motivation, and trust. Improvements in immunization coverage were attributed to … [Read more...] about Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia

Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021

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This rapid review explores the feasibility of community health workers (CHWs) administering vaccines to expand immunization access in under-reached communities. It identified 23 CHW cadres in 20 countries administering vaccines, facing challenges like inadequate training, supply chain issues, and heavy workload. To enhance immunization coverage, countries should ensure CHWs … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021

Assessing Brigada Digital de Salud Audience Reach and Engagement A Digital Community Health Worker Model to Address COVID-19 Misinformation in Spanish on Social Media

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. faced a lack of timely and culturally appropriate information. To bridge this gap, Brigada Digital de Salud utilized social media to share tailored COVID-19 content. Trained community health workers posted educational content on vaccination, infection risks, and scientific concepts, aiming to engage, inform, … [Read more...] about Assessing Brigada Digital de Salud Audience Reach and Engagement A Digital Community Health Worker Model to Address COVID-19 Misinformation in Spanish on Social Media