Publications by authors named "Irene Okoye"
The primary goal of program communication in public health is to influence behaviors. It also aims to raise awareness and ultimately improve health outcomes. Under the umbrella of program communication exist three interconnected, interrelated, and mutually supportive communication aspects: advocacy, communication, and social mobilization (ACSM).
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- Nigeria received nearly 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX Facility to address vaccine distribution, yet there is limited research on optimizing vaccination efforts from the perspective of mobile teams.
- The study focused on the experiences of 12 mobile vaccination teams in Benue and Niger states, utilizing focus group discussions to identify themes related to their perceptions of vaccination challenges and successes.
- Results showed that health workers felt their efforts led to increased vaccine coverage and accessibility, though they faced challenges such as misconceptions about the vaccine, demands for incentives, and logistical issues like poor connectivity and stock shortages.