Evidence-based discussion increases childhood vaccination uptake: a randomised cluster controlled trial of knowledge translation in Pakistan
Open Access
- 14 October 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC International Health and Human Rights
- Vol. 9 (S1) , S8
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-698x-9-s1-s8
Abstract
Childhood vaccination rates are low in Lasbela, one of the poorest districts in Pakistan's Balochistan province. This randomised cluster controlled trial tested the effect on uptake of informed discussion of vaccination costs and benefits, without relying on improved health services.Keywords
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