ArticleInternational journal of public health2020
Engaging traditional barbers to identify and refer newborns for routine immunization services in Sokoto, Nigeria: a mixed methods evaluation.
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- Interventions for improving coverage of childhood immunisation in low- and middle-income countries.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Childhood immunization barriers and interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of access, delivery systems, and health literacy.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2026Article
- Exploring supplemental immunization strategies to reach zero-dose children in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.Therapeutic advances in vaccines and immunotherapy · 2026Article
- Media reporting trends on disease outbreaks of COVID-19, polio, and cholera in Nigeria: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Understanding caregivers' and community influencers' perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Exploring the landscape of routine immunization in Nigeria: A scoping review of barriers and facilitators.Vaccine: X · 2024Article
- An evaluation of a multi-partner approach to increase routine immunization coverage in six northern Nigerian States.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study evaluates the effectiveness of an intervention that engaged traditional barbers to inform parents about the importance of vaccination and then refer newborns for vaccination services.
methodsWe conducted a pre-post quasi-experimental study (n = 2639) to evaluate changes in the coverage of three birth antigens among children aged 0-5 months in response to the intervention. We also conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to assess the enabling factors and challenges associated with implementation.
resultsWe found mothers who received a yellow referral card from a traditional barber were two to three times more likely to vaccinate their children with the three birth antigens. Qualitative findings indicated that the intervention influenced parent's decision to vaccinate their newborn because the barbers were considered a trusted community advisor. Challenges stemmed from the low levels of literacy among community leaders and barbers that resulted in the need for continuous training, low-literacy training materials and supervision.
conclusionsEfforts to increase vaccine coverage rates in northern Nigeria should consider expanding the role of traditional barbers to encourage parents to accept vaccines.
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