Assessment of immunization data management practices, facilitators, and barriers to immunization data quality in the health facilities of Tach Gayint district, Northwest Ethiopia

Conclusion: We found that majority of health workers use locally developed tools instead of using the standard data recording and reporting tools. Regular Performance Monitoring Team meetings and Lots Quality Assurance Sampling assessment were found to be facilitators. Furthermore, limited supportive supervision, vertical reporting and poor implementation of Community Health Information System were barriers. Therefore, strengthening the use of standard recording and reporting tools, conducting regular supportive supervision, and implementing routine vaccination services are recommended to improve the data management practice. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(SI-3):28-38]Key words: Immunization, Data management practice, Data quality, Information use

Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Biniam Kefiyalew, Solomon Abay, Workineh Mamo, Biruk Abate, Moges A. Chanyalew, Yejimawork Ayalew, Ambanesh Necho, Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Alemayehu Teklu, Asm Shahabuddin, Binyam Tilahun Source Type: research