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The Study On Number Of Children Being Immunized Against Measles
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MAJOR CONSTRAINTS
Lack of monthly imprest for NPI activities at the state and LGA level, for collection & distribution.
Inadequate cold chain equipment-fridges, fressers
Due to poor usage and maintenance NPI vehicles are broken down.
Lack of stand by generator set for cold room
Inability of some LGAs to collect and store vaccine for RI
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
To determine the percentage of children immunize in Kogi State.
To compare the number of children immunized in the Kogi State using multiple bar charts
To determine the trend on the level of immunization against measles in Kogi State.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This research will aids in policy making and increase knowledge
on
routine immunization in Kogi State. It will also be useful in
evaluating the performance of existing population policies and programme
aim at promoting immunization programme.
1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF STUDY
This
research work is limited to the out break of communicable disease
(Measles) in Kogi State, considering the 21 Local Areas, due to
conveniences and financial constraints on the part of the researcher.
This constraints and limitation should be look into as the data will be use for the generalization about the general populace.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
IMMUNIZATION:-
Is the act of introducing a particular antigen into the body to fight
against a specific disease e.g. Bacteria and Measles.
MEASLES:- Is a very infectious diseases, illness cause by a virus (paramyxo virus).
VACCINES:- Are antigen use for prevention of specific communicable diseases.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was conducted to know the years that have the highest and least number of children immunization against measles in Kogi State between the period of 2004-2009 using percentage, multiple bar-chart and time series analysis (least square and moving average) The sample of the study consist of six years immunization programme in the state. The data collected was secondary and will represent in table chart, percentage and analyze by semi-average, least square and moving average methods. ... Continue reading---
