scholarly journals Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian health services

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents

Abstract Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services. Background This analysis aimed to assess rural parents’ knowledge about the diseases prevented by vaccinations and establish vaccination coverage in PNG. Methods Knowledge of vaccinations was checked through a standard questionnaire (five closed questions). We analyzed data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life. Coverage was calculated based on the number of vaccines used compared to the number of eligible children. Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life. Results Fifty-six parents, including 52 mothers and four fathers, participated in the interview. Many parents (46%) understood that the vaccine prevents diseases. During the analyzed period, 25,502 doses of measles vaccine were given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the measles vaccine coverage rate was 26.6 and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, measles and pentavalent vaccines’ coverage rate was 12.5 and 16.6%, respectively. There were significant differences in immunization coverage between provinces. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed. Conclusion The results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunized. There are significant differences in the vaccination coverage between provinces. As protection from diseases is low, there is a very high risk of an outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in the community. Delivery of vaccinations in PNG encounters many barriers, from access to healthcare services to natural disasters and inter-tribial conflicts.

scholarly journals Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents

Abstract Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services.BackgroundThe aim of this analysis was to establish knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinationsvaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Methods56 parents including 52 mothers and 4 fathers from 2 areas Simbu Province (Kervagi district) and Morobe Province (Finschhafen district). We analysed knowledge among the rural parents about the diseases prevented by vaccinations. data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analysed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life.ResultsDuring the analysed period a total of 25,502 doses of measles vaccine was given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the coverage rate for the measles vaccine was 26.6% and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, the coverage rate for measles and pentavalent vaccines was 12.5% and 16.6%, respectively. There were big differences in immunization coverage between provinces. In 2016, greater than 80% coverage was noted in one province for measles vaccine and in four provinces for pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, in none of the provinces, the coverage rate, neither for pentavalent nor for measles vaccine, was higher than 80%. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed.ConclusionThe results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunised. There are big differences in the vaccination coverage between provinces. As protection from diseases is low, there is a very high risk of an outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in the community.Delivery of vaccinations in PNG encounters many barriers from access to healthcare services to natural disasters and inter-tribial conflicts.Trial registration NA

scholarly journals Knowledge Among the Rural Parents About the Vaccinations and Vaccination Coverage of Children in the First Year of Life in Papua New Guinea – Analysis of Data Provided by Christian Health Services

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents

Abstract Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services.BackgroundThe aim of this analysis was to establish knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinationsvaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Methods56 parents including 52 mothers and 4 fathers from 2 areas Simbu Province (Kervagi district) and Morobe Province (Finschhafen district). We analysed knowledge among the rural parents about the diseases prevented by vaccinations. data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analysed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life.ResultsDuring the analysed period a total of 25,502 doses of measles vaccine was given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the coverage rate for the measles vaccine was 26.6% and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, the coverage rate for measles and pentavalent vaccines was 12.5% and 16.6%, respectively. There were big differences in immunization coverage between provinces. In 2016, greater than 80% coverage was noted in one province for measles vaccine and in four provinces for pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, in none of the provinces, the coverage rate, neither for pentavalent nor for measles vaccine, was higher than 80%. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed.ConclusionThe results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunised. There are big differences in the vaccination coverage between provinces. As protection from diseases is low, there is a very high risk of an outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in the community.Delivery of vaccinations in PNG encounters many barriers from access to healthcare services to natural disasters and inter-tribial conflicts.Trial registration NA

scholarly journals Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
Vaccination History ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents

Abstract Background: This analysis aimed to assess rural parents' knowledge about the diseases prevented by vaccinations and establish vaccination coverage in PNG. Methods: Knowledge on vaccinations was checked through a standard questionnaire (five open questions). We analyzed data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life. Coverage was calculated based on the number of vaccines used compared to the number of eligible children. Results: 56 parents, including 52 mothers and four fathers, participated in the interview. The majority of parents (46%) understood that the vaccine prevents the child from the sick. During the analyzed period, a total of 25,502 doses of measles vaccine was given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the coverage rate for the measles vaccine was 26.6% and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, the coverage rate for measles and pentavalent vaccines was 12.5% and 16.6%, respectively. There were significant differences in immunization coverage between provinces. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed. Conclusion: The results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunized. There are big differences in vaccination coverage between provinces. The problem is the lack of public understanding of the need for vaccinations. Lack of patient vaccination records makes it difficult to establish individual vaccination history.

scholarly journals Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents ◽  
Very High

Abstract BackgroundThis analysis aimed to assess rural parents' knowledge about the diseases prevented by vaccinations and establish vaccination coverage in PNG. MethodsKnowledge of vaccinations was checked through a standard questionnaire (five closed questions). We analyzed data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life. Coverage was calculated based on the number of vaccines used compared to the number of eligible children.Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life.ResultsFifty-six parents, including 52 mothers and four fathers, participated in the interview. Many parents (46%) understood that the vaccine prevents diseases. During the analyzed period, a total of 25,502 doses of measles vaccine were given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the coverage rate for the measles vaccine was 26.6% and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, the coverage rate for measles and pentavalent vaccines was 12.5% and 16.6%, respectively. There were significant differences in immunization coverage between provinces. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed.ConclusionThe results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunized. There are significant differences in the vaccination coverage between provinces. As protection from diseases is low, there is a very high risk of an outbreak of vaccine-preventable disease in the community.Delivery of vaccinations in PNG encounters many barriers, from access to healthcare services to natural disasters and inter-tribial conflicts.

scholarly journals Knowledge among the rural parents about the vaccinations and vaccination coverage of children in the first year of life in Papua New Guinea – analysis of data provided by Christian Health Services.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Gowin ◽  
Jerzy Kuzma ◽  
Danuta Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pentavalent Vaccine ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Rural Parents

Abstract BackgroundThis analysis aimed to assess rural parents' knowledge about the diseases prevented by vaccinations and establish vaccination coverage in PNG. MethodsKnowledge on vaccinations was checked through a standard questionnaire (five open questions). We analyzed data on vaccination coverage from 2016 to 2018 from all Catholic health facilities. Analyzed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life. Coverage was calculated based on the number of vaccines used compared to the number of eligible children.Analysed vaccinations were the pentavalent vaccine (DTaP-HiB-HepB) and measles vaccine given in the first year of life.Results56 parents, including 52 mothers and four fathers, participated in the interview. Many parents (46%) understood that the vaccine prevents diseases. During the analyzed period, a total of 25,502 doses of measles vaccine was given, 31,428 children were vaccinated with the pentavalent vaccine. In 2016, the coverage rate for the measles vaccine was 26.6% and 33.4% for the pentavalent vaccine. In 2017, the coverage rate for measles and pentavalent vaccines was 12.5% and 16.6%, respectively. There were significant differences in immunization coverage between provinces. A decreasing trend in the number of administered vaccinations was observed.ConclusionThe results of this analysis demonstrate that in PNG, the majority of children are not fully immunised. There are big differences in the vaccination coverage between provinces. As protection from diseases is low, there is a very high risk of an outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in the community.Delivery of vaccinations in PNG encounters many barriers from access to healthcare services to natural disasters and inter-tribial conflicts.Trial registration NA

Measles Immunity After Revaccination: Results in Children Vaccinated Before 10 Months of Age

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-335
Author(s):  
Calvin C. Linnemann ◽  
Mark S. Dine ◽  
Gary A. Roselle ◽  
P. Anne Askey
Keyword(s):  
Measles Virus ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Lymphocyte Transformation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Measles Vaccine ◽  
Pediatric Practice ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
Measles Vaccination ◽  
First Year Of Life

Measles immunity was studied in children in a private pediatric practice who had been revaccinated because they had received their primary measles vaccination before 1 year of age. Antibody was measured in 72 of these children who had received the first injection of live measles virus vaccine at <10 months of age, and the second at >1 year of age. Of the 72 children, 29 (40%) had no detectable antibody and the geometric mean titer for the group was approximately 1:4. Of the children with low antibody titers, 15 were given a third injection of measles vaccine and five (33%) still did not respond. Cell- mediated immunity as indicated by lymphocyte transformation to measles antigen was measured in 11 of the children. Five (45%) had responses to measles antigen, but the responses did not correlate with the presence or absence of antibody. This study confirms the observation that revaccination is unsuccessful in many children who received measles vaccine in the first year of life, and shows that even a third injection of vaccine may fail to produce a significant antibody response.

Perceptions of Eye Health and Eye Health Services among Adults Attending Outreach Eye Care Clinics in Papua New Guinea

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 361-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthea Burnett ◽  
Mitasha Yu ◽  
Prakash Paudel ◽  
Thomas Naduvilath ◽  
Tim R Fricke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Eye Health

Health services in Papua New Guinea

Public Health ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-169
Author(s):  
Doug Campos-Outcalt
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea

Case Management Quality Assessment in Rural Areas of Papua New Guinea

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Beracochea ◽  
Rumona Dickson ◽  
Paul Freeman ◽  
Jane Thomason
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
History Taking ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Tract Infections

A study was carried out to assess the quality of case management of malaria, malnutrition, diarrhoea and acute respiratory tract infections in children in rural primary health services in Papua New Guinea. In particular, the study focused on the knowledge and skills of different categories of rural health workers (HW) in history taking, examination, diagnosis, treatment and patient education. Quality criteria were defined and health centre (HCW) and aidpost workers' (APWs) knowledge and practices were assessed. Primary health workers' (PHW) knowledge of case management was weak, but in all cases better than their actual practice. History taking and examination practices were rudimentary. HWs tended not to make or record diagnoses. Treatment knowledge was often incorrect, with inappropriate or insufficient drugs prescribed, being worst at aidpost level. These findings raise serious questions about the effectiveness of providing health services through small, isolated health units. Far greater attention must now be directed to focus on the institutionalization of problem-based training, continuous supportive supervision and maintenance of clinical skills and provision of essential drugs, supplies and equipment to ensure that rural health workers (RHW) can provide sound care.

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