Addressing community barriers to immunization in Rajanpur district, Pakistan: an implementation research by Kanwal Qayyum, N Rehan, Faraz Khalid, Muhammad Younas

“…These factors are resulting in low coverage of immunization in the Rajanpur district. …”
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Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages, and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Pentavalent Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States by Matthew Alabi, Leanne Dougherty, Eno-Obong Etim, Adebola Adedimeji

“…Pentavalent (Penta) vaccine coverage for children aged 12–23 months is used as the prime substitute for determining vaccination coverage and monitoring the performance of the national immunization program. …”
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The televised goodbye to D10s: from the Casa Rosada to our homes by Ezequiel Ramon Pinat

“…This article aims to analyse its live TV coverage by the Telenoche program, applying ‘media events’ theory. …”
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Investigating the Acceptance and Implementation Conditions of Telerehabilitation in Germany Among Patients and Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Study by Monica-Diana Podar, Susanne Stampa, Oliver Razum, Christoph Dockweiler

“… BackgroundTelerehabilitation has become increasingly important worldwide, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced many rehabilitation centers to change their daily care routine and find new ways to provide medical rehabilitation and aftercare. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the challenges in the vaccination of Ukrainian child migrants and war refugees: findings from a qualitative study in Poland by Katarzyna Lewtak, Aneta Nitsch-Osuch, Anna Dzielska, Tomasz Maciejewski, Anastasiia Atif (Nurzynska), Agnieszka Sochoń-Latuszek, Katarzyna Kukuła, Dorota Wiktoria Kleszczewska

“…Conclusions Overcoming barriers related to vaccinations requires a comprehensive approach, starting with expanding HCPs’ knowledge about migrants’ rights to health services, including vaccinations, improving communication between patients and HCPs, building vaccine literacy/trust in vaccinations, and achieving vaccination coverage through tailored and flexible systemic solutions. …”
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A Retrospective Observational Study on the Impact of Digital Strategies to Boost Cervical Screening Uptake in Primary Care by Lisa Haith BA, Carl Deaney MBBS, MSc, MRCP, Danielle Reesby MSc, Victoria Ellis BSc, Georgia Cole BSc, Victoria Scott BSc, Alena Nicholson MSc, Rachael Hemingway-Deaney

“…Integrating digital resources into routine practice also has the potential to reduce administrative burdens, improve patient education, and make screening more accessible. …”
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A process evaluation of Ontario, Canada’s 2023–24 older-adult RSV vaccination program by Reed Morrison, Janice Sarmiento, Jamie Park, Gillian Lim, Christina Renda, Michael Whelan, Allison McGeer, Tara Harris, Sarah E. Wilson

“…Two process evaluation surveys, one each for PHUs and LTCHs, and a separate immunization coverage survey for LTCHs were distributed. The coverage survey found that 58.5% of residents, among all those living in LTCHs responding to the survey, received the RSV vaccine. …”
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Assessment of ambulance interventions; proposal of a performance measurement framework for healthcare improvement in EMS response to patient collapse by Kamran Idris, Zainab Mubeen, Zeeshan Noor Shaikh, Aswad Latif, Shaheryar Hasan, Arshia Khan

“…Result Using the PMF as a tool for quality improvement, we observed a 7% reduction in the incidence of patient collapse in ambulances and a 16% reduction in life-threatening cases resulting in CIA despite increases in service coverage (37%), ambulance workforce (32%), fleet (26%), and routine interventions (11%). …”
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Integrated Approaches for the Delivery of Maternal and Child Health Services with Childhood Immunization Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review Update 2011... by Monica P. Shah, Christopher J. Morgan, James G. Beeson, Elizabeth Peach, Jessica Davis, Barbara McPake, Aaron S. Wallace

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Integrating MCH services with routine immunization can expand linked services and improve immunization coverage. …”
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Facteurs Associés à la vaccination incomplète chez les enfants de 12-23 mois dans le district sanitaire de l’Ogou, Togo, 2019-2020 by Monfaye Sabi, Hamadi Assane, Wemboo Halatoko, Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo, Akawulu N’djao, Péléké Mawaba Hilim, Yendoukoi Labite, Ablaga Dzidzova Nyameko Amenyido, Pauline Yanogo

“…Conclusion: Learning mothers, lack of postnatal consultations, and lack of knowledge about the benefits of vaccination were some of the factors influencing vaccination. Communication about the identified factors will help reduce incomplete vaccination coverage in the Ogou health district. …”
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Surge in Measles Cases in Italy from August 2023 to January 2025: Characteristics of Cases and Public Health Relevance by Antonietta Filia, Martina Del Manso, Daniele Petrone, Fabio Magurano, Silvia Gioacchini, Patrizio Pezzotti, Anna Teresa Palamara, Antonino Bella

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest lingering immunity gaps in children and adults in Italy, highlighting the potential severity of measles and the ease with which measles crosses country borders. Besides improving routine immunization coverage, targeted vaccination opportunities should be provided to susceptible population groups. …”
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Childhood vaccination trends during 2019 to 2022 in Tanzania and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Raphael Zozimus Sangeda, Daniel James, Harrison Mariki, Mbonea Erick Mbwambo, Mwendwa E. Mwenesi, Honesti Nyaki, Florian Tinuga, Daudi Peter Manyanga

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Zero-dose children in Latin America: analysis of the problem and possible solutions [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Francisco Becerra-Posada, Mario Melgar, Helena Brenes-Chacon, Maria L. Avila-Aguero, Ana Morice, Maria T. Valenzuela, Analia Urena, Jennifer Sanwogou, Nancy Sandoval, Martha Ospina, Angela Gentile, Enrique Chacon-Cruz

“…Expert commentary Communication is a key element to improve vaccination coverage, as it is quality and use of vaccination data. …”
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Geospatial analysis of immunisation outcomes in Nigeria using a Bayesian geostatistical approach and an interactive dashboard by Chijioke Kaduru, Idim Godwin, Olamide Akeboi, Karinate Cyril-Egware, Sharon Uzoma, Maduekwe Vivian, Ebuka Nwafia, Oshodi Esther, Tijjani Habib, Shehu Abdullahi, Rehanat Amusu, Jedydah Atieno, Koko Aadum, Ojonimi Alfred, Geraldine Mbagwu, Ganiyat Eshikhena, Ugomma Nyananyo, Josephina Obande, Ezra Gayawan

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Effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system in improving the management of childhood illness in primary care in rural Nigeria: an observational study by Marek Kwiatkowski, Rodolfo Rossi, Torsten Schmitz, Fenella Beynon, Capucine Musard, Marco Landi, Daniel Ishaya, Jeremiah Zira, Muazu Muazu, Camille Renner, Edwin Emmanuel, Solomon Gideon Bulus

“…These findings support the use of CDSS for health systems strengthening to progress towards universal health coverage.…”
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Quantifying the burden of cardiovascular diseases among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: findings from a modeling study for Uganda by Alexander Kintu, David Sando, David Guwatudde, Silver Bahendeka, Peter C Kawungezi, Gerald Mutungi, Winnie Muyindike, Nicolas Menzies, Samson Okello, Goodarz Danaei, Stéphane Verguet

“…ART programs should prioritize routine screening and treatment of raised blood pressure. …”
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Collaborative learning in the digital age: empowering tuberculosis researchers through virtual training by Anzaan Dippenaar, Taime Sylvester, Christopher Ealand, Nabila Ismail, Niaina Rakotosamimanana, Michele Miller, Bavesh D. Kana, Rob M. Warren

“…ABSTRACT Integrating whole genome sequencing (WGS) of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex into routine care, surveillance, and research in high tuberculosis burden settings remains challenging due to limited resources and skills. …”
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Community-based intervention to improve measles vaccination completion in marginalised community settlements in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: a cluster randomised control trial by Hazeqa Salleh, Richard Avoi, Haryati Abdul Karim

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Implementation and maintenance of breast cancer screening among Chinese rural women: a mixed-methods evaluation based on RE-AIM framework by Huijiao Yan, Qiankun Wang, Le Dang, Xianzhi Duan, Zhirong Bai, Yinhui Feng, Linlin Zhang, Suyala Qimuge, Haiying Gao, Xinchun Wang, Min Sun, Shuxia Ma, Cailing Yan, Fanghui Zhao, Youlin Qiao

“…Abstract Background Significant disparities in breast cancer screening coverage existed between high-income and low-income regions. …”
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Telejornalismo cidadão entre a promessa e a efetivação by Marco Aurelio Reis, Cláudia de Albuquerque Thomé, Elias Arruda, Rafael Otávio Dias Rezende

“…The research involved examining theses, dissertations and articles presented at Brazilian conferences on social communication. The tag "Telejournalism" was used to map the discussions. …”
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