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Concurrent evaluation of immunization programme by Lot Quality Assurance Sampling

J Singh1, R S Sharma, R K Goel

  • 1National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|August 1, 1995
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The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) methodology provides general immunization coverage but misses local performance issues. Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) effectively identifies underperforming health units for targeted improvements.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Management
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Current Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) methodology offers broad immunization coverage insights but lacks granular detail for local health managers.
  • Effective local-level performance data is crucial for enhancing overall immunization rates and program efficiency.
  • Small health units with poor performance are often overlooked by traditional EPI methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and utility of Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) for identifying local-level immunization performance gaps.
  • To determine if LQAS can pinpoint specific sub-centers with suboptimal immunization coverage.
  • To evaluate LQAS as a supplementary tool for routine health program monitoring.

Main Methods:

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  • Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) methodology was implemented in nine sub-centers within the Saharanpur district.
  • Data collection focused on assessing immunization coverage at a small area basis.
  • The performance of LQAS in identifying underperforming units was analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • The LQAS methodology proved feasible for use in field conditions.
    • LQAS successfully identified seven out of nine sub-centers exhibiting poor immunization performance.
    • The study highlighted LQAS's capability to pinpoint specific areas needing intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) is a valuable tool for the routine monitoring and evaluation of health programs at a small area level.
    • While not a replacement for the current EPI methodology in large areas, LQAS enhances local management by identifying performance deficits.
    • LQAS is particularly useful for targeted interventions as overall immunization coverage rates increase.