ISSN: 2578-5044
Authors: Tagbo Beckie N*, Okafor Vina, and Okolie Stella
In Nigeria, although immunization coverages are slowly but steadily improving, proportion of fully immunize children at one year of age is still low and drop-out rates are high. In order to obtain the full benefit of immunization, children must not only receive all the needed vaccines but also must receive them in a timely manner. This has necessitated the use of reminder/ recall services to enhance full compliance to appointments in some parts of the world. To consider its use in Nigeria, this study set out to assess the views of, perceptions of, and acceptability to mothers/caregivers and immunization service providers regarding immunization appointment reminders/recall services in Enugu, Nigeria. The results will provide information to guide evidence-base policy formulations to improve immunization coverage and child health in Nigeria.
Keywords: Reminder/recall; Immunization; Children; Appointment; Caregivers
