Zeitschrift für Forschung und Entwicklung im Bereich Gesundheitserziehung

Evaluation of Immunization coverage in the Urban field Practice area of Mysuru, using the WHO 30 cluster sampling technique.

Abstract

Dr Harshini S

Introduction: Immunization coverage is the most important strategy adopted by child survival programs throughout the world. Adequate and quality immunization coverage plays a key role in controlling the outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases. It is very important to analyze the factors which acts as obstacle in achieving 100% immunization among children. Objectives: To assess the immunization coverage among children in Urban field practice area of MMC&RI, Mysuru. To identify the factors for failure of immunization. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out for assessment of immunization coverage in the field practice area of the Urban Health Training Center (UHTC) of MMC&RI, Mysuru using the WHO thirty clusters sampling method. The sample size was found to be 210. Identification of clusters was done as per WHO manual on 30�?7 cluster survey. Interview is being conducted by using a structured interview format in households with children. Data will be entered in MS Excel sheet and analysed using relevant statistical tests. Results & Conclusion: Analysis is ongoing, will be submitted in the conference. Keywords: Immunisation coverage, WHO 30 cluster sampling, Vaccine Preventable disease.