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Economic analysis of immunization programmes.

P Bjerregaard1

  • 1Danish Institute for Clinical Epidemiology, Copenhagen.

Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine. Supplementum
|January 1, 1991
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Economic analyses of immunization programs in Denmark and Kenya highlight practical data collection challenges. Both studies provided valuable insights for policy discussions with administrators and politicians.

Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Economic evaluations are crucial for optimizing immunization program resource allocation.
  • Practical challenges in data collection can impede rigorous economic analysis of health interventions.
  • Cross-country comparisons offer insights into diverse implementation contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe two economic analyses of immunization programs, focusing on data collection challenges.
  • To compare methodologies used in Denmark and Kenya for economic evaluations of immunization.
  • To assess the relevance of findings for policy and administrative decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • The Danish study involved health economics and epidemiology experts and a custom-designed computer program.

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  • The Kenyan study utilized standard World Health Organization (WHO) software (EPICost) by the program's management unit.
  • Both analyses emphasized practical aspects of data collection within their respective national immunization programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite differing methodologies and resources, both studies successfully generated economically relevant data.
    • The Danish study benefited from specialized expertise and tailored software.
    • The Kenyan study demonstrated the feasibility of using standard software for economic analysis in resource-limited settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Economic analyses of immunization programs yield significant results applicable to policy dialogues.
    • Methodological choices, including software and expertise, impact the practical execution of economic evaluations.
    • Addressing data collection challenges is essential for robust economic assessments of public health interventions.