Journal article
Engaging communities with a simple tool to help increase immunization coverage
The level of vaccination coverage in a given community depends on both service factors and the degree to which the public understands and trusts the immunization process. This article describes an approach that aims to raise awareness and boost demand. Developed in India, the “My Village Is My Home” (MVMH) tool, known as Uma Imunizasaun (UI) in Timor-Leste, is a poster-sized material used by volunteers and health workers to record the births and vaccination dates of every infant in a community. Introduction of the tool in 5 districts of India (April 2012 to March 2013) and in 7 initial villages in Timor-Leste (beginning in January 2012) allowed community leaders, volunteers, and health workers to monitor the vaccination status of every young child and guided reminder and motivational visits.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2015
Journal
Glob Health Sci Pract
Volume
1
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Countries
- India
- Timor Leste
Tags
- Communications
- Coverage monitoring
- Immunization information systems
WHO Regions
- South-East Asia Region