Health systems and immunization financing for human papillomavirus vaccine introduction in low-resource settings
Biellik, R.; Levin, C.; Mugisha, E.; LaMontagne, D.S.; Bingham, A.; Kaipilyawar, S.; Gandhi, S.
Vaccine 27(44): 6203-6209
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1873-2518 PMID: 19698808 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.08.003Document Number: 208947
This descriptive qualitative study synthesizes health system and immunization financing assessments performed through formative research in India, Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam using a non-probability sample of national and sub-national stakeholders; and recommends appropriate and effective strategies for HPV vaccine delivery in low-resource settings. We conclude that maximum feasibility and acceptability and lowest cost for delivering HPV vaccine can be achieved by implementing through national immunization programs; by partnering with other sectors, such as education and maternal-child health; by strengthening existing human resources and cold chain infrastructures where needed; and finally, by considering schools for reaching the target population.
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