Using community theater to improve demand for vaccination services in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite abundant evidence showing immunization as a lifesaving public health measure, a large proportion of Nigerian children are still not or fully vaccinated. Lack of awareness and distrust of the immunization process by caregivers are some of the reasons for poor immunization coverage which need to be addressed. This study aimed at improving vaccination demand, acceptance and uptake in Bayelsa and Rivers State, both in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) of Nigeria through a human-centered process of trust building, education and social support.

Methods

A quasi-experimental intervention christened Community Theater for Immunization (CT4I) was deployed in 18 selected communities between November 2019 and May 2021 in the two states. In the intervention localities,

SUBMITTER: Kaduru C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10316554 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature