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Qualitative insights into reasons for missed opportunities for vaccination in Kenyan health facilities

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  • Anyie J Li
  • Collins Tabu
  • Stephanie Shendale
  • Peter O Okoth
  • Kibet Sergon
  • Ephantus Maree
  • Isaac K Mugoya
  • Zorodzai Machekanyanga
  • Iheoma U Onuekwusi
  • Ikechukwu Udo Ogbuanu

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Background: In 2016, Kenya conducted a study of missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV)—when eligible children have contact with the health system but are not fully vaccinated—to explore some of the reasons for persistent low vaccination coverage. This paper details the qualitative findings from that assessment. Methods: Using the World Health Organization MOV methodology, teams conducted focus group discussions among caregivers and health workers and in-depth interviews of key informants in 10 counties in Kenya. Caregivers of children

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  • Anyie J Li & Collins Tabu & Stephanie Shendale & Peter O Okoth & Kibet Sergon & Ephantus Maree & Isaac K Mugoya & Zorodzai Machekanyanga & Iheoma U Onuekwusi & Ikechukwu Udo Ogbuanu, 2020. "Qualitative insights into reasons for missed opportunities for vaccination in Kenyan health facilities," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(3), pages 1-15, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0230783
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230783
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