Factors affecting the implementation of childhood vaccination communication strategies in Nigeria: a qualitative study

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dc.contributor.authorRada G., Gabriel
dc.contributor.authorOku, Afiong
dc.contributor.authorOyo-Ita, Angela
dc.contributor.authorGlenton, Claire
dc.contributor.authorFretheim, Atle
dc.contributor.authorEteng, Glory
dc.contributor.authorAmes, Heather
dc.contributor.authorMuloliwa, Artur
dc.contributor.authorKaufman, Jessica
dc.contributor.authorHill, Sophie
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-17T15:14:18Z
dc.date.available2019-10-17T15:14:18Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.date.updated2019-10-14T18:33:12Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background The role of health communication in vaccination programmes cannot be overemphasized: it has contributed significantly to creating and sustaining demand for vaccination services and improving vaccination coverage. In Nigeria, numerous communication approaches have been deployed but these interventions are not without challenges. We therefore aimed to explore factors affecting the delivery of vaccination communication in Nigeria. Methods We used a qualitative approach and conducted the study in two states: Bauchi and Cross River States in northern and southern Nigeria respectively. We identified factors affecting the implementation of communication interventions through interviews with relevant stakeholders involved in vaccination communication in the health services. We also reviewed relevant documents. Data generated were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Results We used the SURE framework to organise the identified factors (barriers and facilitators) affecting vaccination communication delivery. We then grouped these into health systems and community level factors. Some of the commonly reported health system barriers amongst stakeholders interviewed included: funding constraints, human resource factors (health worker shortages, training deficiencies, poor attitude of health workers and vaccination teams), inadequate infrastructure and equipment and weak political will. Community level factors included the attitudes of community stakeholders and of parents and caregivers. We also identified factors that appeared to facilitate communication activities. These included political support, engagement of traditional and religious institutions and the use of organised communication committees. Conclusions Communication activities are a crucial element of immunization programmes. It is therefore important for policy makers and programme managers to understand the barriers and facilitators affecting the delivery of vaccination communication so as to be able to implement communication interventions more effectively.
dc.fuente.origenBiomed Central
dc.identifier.citationBMC Public Health. 2017 Feb 15;17(1):200
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12889-017-4020-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/26757
dc.identifier.uri10.1186/s12889-017-4020-6
dc.issue.numeroNo. 200
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesoContenido completo
dc.pagina.final12
dc.pagina.inicio1
dc.revistaBMC Public Healthes_ES
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.rights.holderThe Author(s).
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.subject.otherVacunaciòn - Nigeriaes_ES
dc.subject.otherProgramación (Administración)es_ES
dc.subject.otherAtención médicaes_ES
dc.titleFactors affecting the implementation of childhood vaccination communication strategies in Nigeria: a qualitative studyes_ES
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumenVol. 17
sipa.codpersvinculados11470
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