Volume 23, Supplement—December 2017
SUPPLEMENT ISSUE
Global Health Security Supplement
Prevent
Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Improve Vaccination Data Quality, Uganda
Kirsten Ward
, Kevin Mugenyi, Amalia Benke, Henry Luzze, Carol Kyozira, Ampeire Immaculate, Patricia Tanifum, Annet Kisakye, Peter Bloland, and Adam MacNeil
, Kevin Mugenyi, Amalia Benke, Henry Luzze, Carol Kyozira, Ampeire Immaculate, Patricia Tanifum, Annet Kisakye, Peter Bloland, and Adam MacNeil
Table 3
Extent of self-reported changes catalyzed by the DIT visit to improve vaccination data quality in select districts and health facilities in Uganda*
| Area of change | No. (%) districts reporting change, n = 11 | No. (%) health facilities reporting change, n = 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Supportive supervision visits include review and follow-up on quality of vaccination data | 9 (82) | † |
| Routine checking of accuracy of data entered into the DHIS2 | 8 (73) | † |
| Checking completeness and accuracy of monthly report data before acceptance | 8 (73) | † |
| Analysis and use of data | 6 (55) | † |
| Archiving of data | 6 (55) | † |
| Changes in supply of recording and reporting tools | † | 18 (53) |
| Checking monthly report data with primary data source | † | 18 (53) |
| Improved practice in recording data on tally sheets and child register | † | 50 (17) |
| Analysis and use of immunization data | † | 47 (16) |
*District and health facilities visited during postimplementation follow-up that showed evidence of visit from DIT. DHIS, District Health Information System; DIT, data improvement team.
†Change in this area not reported at this level.
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