Use of Call Centers in Polio Eradication Efforts in Island Settlement in Chad.

Autor:	Lisi Aluma AD; Independent Consultant., Koulmini S; Ministry of Health Chad., Kalilou S; Ministry of Health Chad., Igweonu O; University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Kouassi AF; WHO Chad., Traore MA; Ministry of Health Chad., Ntezayabo B; WHO Chad., Delayo LZ; WHO Headquarters, Geneva., Barry A; Ministry of Health Chad., Esanga AM; Ministry of Health Chad., Bagayoko AN; Ministry of Health Chad., Mavungu Landu DJ; Ministry of Health Chad., Kadai AA; Ministry of Health Chad., Toyma B; Ministry of Health Chad., Sedick DA; Ministry of Health Chad., Nathei P; Ministry of Health Chad., Mahamat D; Ministry of Health Chad., Bohoussou P; Ministry of Health Chad., Okeibunor J; WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), Brazzaville, Congo., de Medeiros N; UNICEF, Dakar., Rabenarivo B; Ministry of Health Chad., Dio-Mande F; Ministry of Health Chad., Okiror S; WHO Horn of Africa Coordination Office (HOA), Nairobi KENYA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of immunological sciences [J Immunol Sci] 2021 Apr 15; Vol. Spec Issue (2), pp. 1113.
DOI:	10.29245/2578-3009/2021/S2.1113
Abstrakt:	Background: One of the four key strategies of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is high immunization coverage, with oral polio vaccine as part of routine immunization schedules. However, given the weak routine immunization structures in the African Region, coverage is enhanced with supplemental immunization activities (SIAs), and mop-up immunizations. Unfortunately, anecdotal information show that vaccination teams sometimes omit some catchments areas without immunization. This paper thus describes the use of "Call Centers" in detecting missed populations and taking prompt corrective action. Method: The study was based on review of call records during polio supplemental immunization campaigns in Bol Districts in Chad from February to May 2018. The immunization coverage resulting from these campaigns was compared with that of February 2018. A compilation of data - details on communities, community leaders, and their phone numbers was performed. On the eve of the campaign, community leaders were alerted on the vaccinators' visitThe community leaders were called on the eve of the campaign to alert them on the visit of the vaccinators. At the end of each day, activities (visits as well) were reviewed at the coordination centres Vaccinators were asked to return to any community where community leaders did not confirm visits). Result: Telephone calls allowed the verification and confirmation of the vaccinators visits in 92% of cases. Villages where vaccination was planned but which were not reached were revisited. More than 1,011 children were caught up through this approach in 10 villages in the Bol district. Conclusion: In conclusion, call centers played significantly higher role in generating covering more children with immunization during immunization campaign.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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