Can a visual self-learning tool improve immunisation awareness? Evidence from a quasi-experimental pilot study in Madhya Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Immunisation coverage in low- and middle-income countries continues to face challenges due to persistent gaps in vaccination schedule knowledge among caregivers and health workers. The Routine Immunisation Wheel was developed as a low-cost visual tool to complement existing systems like Mother Child Protection (MCP) cards and community healthcare worker visits in Madhya Pradesh, India. This pilot study evaluates the tool's effectiveness on improving knowledge and awareness among caregivers and frontline workers (FLWs), as well as its potential for scaling within routine immunisation programs.

Methodology

Using a mixed-methods approach, we conducted a quasi-experimental pilot comparing intervention and control districts with 384 caregivers per arm and more than 6

SUBMITTER: Das P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628981 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature