Improving routine childhood immunisation outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries: an evidence gap map.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To support evidence-informed decision-making, we created an evidence gap map to characterise the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions in improving routine childhood immunisation outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

We developed an intervention-outcome matrix with 38 interventions and 43 outcomes. We searched academic databases and grey literature sources for relevant impact evaluations (IEs) and systematic reviews (SRs). Search results were screened on title/abstract. Those included on title/abstract were retrieved for full review. Studies meeting the eligibility criteria were included and data were extracted for each included study. All screening and data extraction was done by two independent reviewers. We analysed th

SUBMITTER: Engelbert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9660714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature