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Assessing immunization data quality from routine reports in Mozambique.

João C Mavimbe1, Jørn Braa, Gunnar Bjune

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique. calu@rocketmail.com

BMC Public Health
|October 13, 2005
PubMed
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Data quality in Mozambique

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Information Systems
  • Data Quality Assessment

Background:

  • Global immunization coverage is increasing, but data validity is questioned.
  • Accurate immunization data is crucial for program managers.
  • Donor initiatives emphasize data quality for effective Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss record keeping, reporting, and support mechanisms for data quality in Mozambique.
  • To evaluate data quality practices within the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).

Main Methods:

  • A process evaluation study conducted in Cuamba district, Mozambique (January-March 2003).
  • Utilized semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and review of data collection materials.

Main Results:

  • Discrepancies found between facility reports, tally sheets, and district reports for all vaccine types.
  • Supervision focused on data consistency with vaccine supply, not internal data accuracy.
  • Meetings criticized performance but did not address data quality or validation rules.

Conclusions:

  • Data quality assessment requires a holistic approach, including technical aspects and support mechanisms.
  • Poor data quality negatively impacts health service efficiency amidst resource constraints.

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