An Appraisal of Nurse-Led Immunization Campaigns and Their Impact on Child Morbidity at Federal Medical Centre, Gombe
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Background of the Study
Immunization remains one of the most cost-effective strategies for preventing infectious diseases in children, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Nurses are often at the forefront of immunization campaigns, playing a key role in educating communities, administering vaccines, and ensuring that children receive the necessary immunizations on time (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). However, despite significant global advancements in immunization coverage, many regions still face challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to vaccination services, which contribute to high child morbidity rates from vaccine-preventable diseases.
At Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, nurses have been integral in conducting immunization campaigns to protect children from diseases such as measles, polio, and hepatitis. Research indicates that nurse-led immunization campaigns improve vaccination coverage, reduce missed opportunities for immunization, and lower child morbidity rates (Adebayo et al., 2024). However, despite these successes, challenges such as low awareness, inadequate resources, and cultural barriers still hinder the full potential of immunization efforts.
This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led immunization campaigns at FMC, Gombe, and their direct impact on child morbidity, as well as to identify the challenges and opportunities for improving immunization programs. The findings will contribute to the enhancement of immunization strategies and better health outcomes for children in the region.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the critical role nurses play in immunization campaigns, child morbidity rates due to vaccine-preventable diseases remain a significant concern at FMC, Gombe. Anecdotal evidence suggests that although immunization efforts have increased, many children still miss essential vaccinations, leading to preventable diseases. This study aims to evaluate how effectively nurse-led immunization campaigns reduce child morbidity rates and identify the barriers and challenges nurses face in implementing these campaigns at FMC, Gombe.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess the impact of nurse-led immunization campaigns on child morbidity rates at FMC, Gombe.
2. To identify challenges nurses encounter during immunization campaigns.
3. To recommend strategies for enhancing nurse-led immunization efforts to reduce child morbidity.
Research Questions
1. How do nurse-led immunization campaigns impact child morbidity rates at FMC, Gombe?
2. What challenges do nurses face during the implementation of immunization campaigns?
3. What strategies can be employed to improve nurse-led immunization campaigns and reduce child morbidity?
Research Hypotheses
1. Nurse-led immunization campaigns significantly reduce child morbidity from vaccine-preventable diseases at FMC, Gombe.
2. Barriers such as lack of resources and vaccine hesitancy impede the effectiveness of nurse-led immunization campaigns.
3. Enhancing training and community engagement will improve the success of nurse-led immunization campaigns.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on nurse-led immunization campaigns at FMC, Gombe, examining their effect on child morbidity rates. Data will be collected through surveys of healthcare workers, patient records, and interviews with families involved in immunization programs. Limitations may include potential recall bias and variability in vaccination coverage due to external factors such as political and cultural influences.
Definitions of Terms
• Nurse-led immunization campaigns: Immunization initiatives primarily coordinated and implemented by nurses, often including activities like vaccination administration and public health education.
• Child morbidity: The incidence of diseases or health conditions among children, often used to measure the burden of illness.
• Vaccine-preventable diseases: Diseases that can be prevented through vaccination, such as measles, polio, and diphtheria.
Background of the Study
Immunization remains one of the most cost-effective strategies for preventing infectious diseases in children, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Nurses are often at the forefront of immunization campaigns, playing a key role in educating communities, administering vaccines, and ensuring that children receive the necessary immunizations on time (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). However, despite significant global advancements in immunization coverage, many regions still face challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to vaccination services, which contribute to high child morbidity rates from vaccine-preventable diseases.
At Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe, nurses have been integral in conducting immunization campaigns to protect children from diseases such as measles, polio, and hepatitis. Research indicates that nurse-led immunization campaigns improve vaccination coverage, reduce missed opportunities for immunization, and lower child morbidity rates (Adebayo et al., 2024). However, despite these successes, challenges such as low awareness, inadequate resources, and cultural barriers still hinder the full potential of immunization efforts.
This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led immunization campaigns at FMC, Gombe, and their direct impact on child morbidity, as well as to identify the challenges and opportunities for improving immunization programs. The findings will contribute to the enhancement of immunization strategies and better health outcomes for children in the region.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the critical role nurses play in immunization campaigns, child morbidity rates due to vaccine-preventable diseases remain a significant concern at FMC, Gombe. Anecdotal evidence suggests that although immunization efforts have increased, many children still miss essential vaccinations, leading to preventable diseases. This study aims to evaluate how effectively nurse-led immunization campaigns reduce child morbidity rates and identify the barriers and challenges nurses face in implementing these campaigns at FMC, Gombe.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess the impact of nurse-led immunization campaigns on child morbidity rates at FMC, Gombe.
2. To identify challenges nurses encounter during immunization campaigns.
3. To recommend strategies for enhancing nurse-led immunization efforts to reduce child morbidity.
Research Questions
1. How do nurse-led immunization campaigns impact child morbidity rates at FMC, Gombe?
2. What challenges do nurses face during the implementation of immunization campaigns?
3. What strategies can be employed to improve nurse-led immunization campaigns and reduce child morbidity?
Research Hypotheses
1. Nurse-led immunization campaigns significantly reduce child morbidity from vaccine-preventable diseases at FMC, Gombe.
2. Barriers such as lack of resources and vaccine hesitancy impede the effectiveness of nurse-led immunization campaigns.
3. Enhancing training and community engagement will improve the success of nurse-led immunization campaigns.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on nurse-led immunization campaigns at FMC, Gombe, examining their effect on child morbidity rates. Data will be collected through surveys of healthcare workers, patient records, and interviews with families involved in immunization programs. Limitations may include potential recall bias and variability in vaccination coverage due to external factors such as political and cultural influences.
Definitions of Terms
• Nurse-led immunization campaigns: Immunization initiatives primarily coordinated and implemented by nurses, often including activities like vaccination administration and public health education.
• Child morbidity: The incidence of diseases or health conditions among children, often used to measure the burden of illness.
• Vaccine-preventable diseases: Diseases that can be prevented through vaccination, such as measles, polio, and diphtheria.
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