Contribution of health information system to child immunization services in Ethiopia: baseline study of 33 woredas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Monitoring progress using appropriate data, with a functional health information system (HIS), believed to be very crucial for success of immunization program. Baseline study was conducted to assess, immunization service coverage, HIS performance status, and their relationships.

Methods

A linked facility and population-based survey was conducted concurrently from September 21 to October 15, 2020. A total of 3016 households were reached to interview mothers having children aged 12-23 months in the 33 woredas. Overall 81 health posts, 71 health centers, and 15 hospitals were selected for the facility survey. The study used modified Performance of Routine Information System Management (PRISM) tools for the facility survey and a structured questionnaire for the househ

SUBMITTER: Worku A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913851 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature