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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) surveillance in Kwekwe District, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, 2009-2010
Journal of Vaccines and Vaccination, Volume 5, No. 3, Article 1000232, Year 2014
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Introduction: The outpatient surveillance system in Kwekwe district reported 86 AEFI cases in 2009. No surveillance forms were completed for these cases. This study was therefore conducted to identify reasons for this anomaly. Methods: Interviewer administered questionnaires were used to collect data on knowledge, usefulness and system attributes from health workers and caregivers of under-fives who were found at 18/33 health facilities in the district. Results: None of 61 nurses interviewed could correctly define an AEFI. AEFI notification and investigation forms were available at 6/18 health facilities. None of the health facilities had AEFI case definitions displayed. Reasons for failure to notify cases included lack of training on the system 56(91.8%), unavailability of stationary 43(70.5%) and mothers not knowledgeable on AEFIs 21(34.6%). The surveillance system was found to be acceptable. Conclusion: Lack of knowledge on AEFI surveillance procedures was the main challenge. As a result, 150(45%) nurses were trained in AEFI surveillance and surveillance forms were distributed to all health facilities. © 2014 Muchekeza M et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Muchekeza, Mary
Zimbabwe, Harare
University of Zimbabwe
Chimusoro, Anderson
Zimbabwe, Harare
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Zimbabwe
Ncube, Nomagugu
Zimbabwe, Harare
University of Zimbabwe
Pomerai, Kufakwanguzvarova W.
Zimbabwe, Harare
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Zimbabwe
Statistics
Citations: 16
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4172/2157-7560.1000232
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Study Locations
Zimbabwe