This case study highlights an initiative aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among refugee and immigrant women in Clarkston, Georgia. The project, called Mothers x Mothers, was developed by Refugee Women’s Network and IDEO.org. It involved community health workers (CHWs) who were actively involved in every stage of the project, from design to evaluation. … [Read more...] about “It Spreads Like Wildfire”: Mothers’ Gatherings for Vaccine Acceptance
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Health service providers’ views on barriers and drivers to childhood vaccination of FDMN/Rohingya refugees: A qualitative study in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
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
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
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
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