Data Validation of Immunization under RCH Programme among Poor Performing Blocks of Surat District
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Effective systems for monitoring progress and outcomes are critical for all programme implementation. Community, District and National levels all require appropriate information for decision-making. Information systems on coverage of interventions can serve as a powerful evidence-based tool for programming. Objective: To assess the availability, accessibility, utilization and effective coverage for Immunization services of Reproductive Child Health programme among poor performing blocks of Surat district. Methods: Cross Sectional study with unit 10 PHCs and from each PHC two sub centre villages were selected randomly in Surat District. Results: All vaccine availability at studied PHCs was 99%. Accessibility of UIP vaccines during monthly Immunization session was 96.4%. First, DPT1 coverage at individual PHC was averaged 112.4%. Adequate coverage of fully vaccinated children at individual PHC was averaged 114%. Effective coverage for immunization at 20 sub center was 88.9%
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Hitesh Shah, Vipul Chaudhary, Binita Desai, S Kantharia
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