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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • Vaccination coverage is influenced by service accessibility and public trust in immunization.
  • Community engagement and demand generation are crucial for successful vaccination programs.
  • Existing vaccination monitoring systems may require enhancement to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the "My Village Is My Home" (MVMH) tool in improving vaccination coverage and timeliness.
  • To assess the impact of the MVMH tool on community engagement and demand for immunization services.
  • To explore the perceptions of health workers and community members regarding the MVMH tool.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of the MVMH tool (also known as Uma Imunizasaun in Timor-Leste) by volunteers and health workers to record infant births and vaccination dates.
  • Quantitative analysis of vaccination coverage and timeliness data before and during MVMH tool implementation in India and Timor-Leste.
  • Qualitative data collection through interviews with health workers and community members to understand perceptions of the MVMH tool.

Main Results:

  • Pilot communities in India achieved 80% or higher vaccination coverage for eligible children, significantly exceeding district-wide coverage (49%-69%).
  • In Timor-Leste, the MVMH tool use led to a substantial increase in identified and immunized infants compared to the previous year.
  • Qualitative assessments indicated positive perceptions of the MVMH tool among health workers and community members in both countries.

Conclusions:

  • The "My Village Is My Home" tool demonstrates potential for enhancing vaccination program coverage and timeliness through community participation.
  • The tool effectively supports monitoring of individual child vaccination status, guiding targeted interventions.
  • Successful pilot implementations in India and Timor-Leste suggest the MVMH tool is a promising strategy for scale-up.