Publications by authors named "Lynda U Osadebe"

Introduction: High quality, timely and complete immunization data are essential for program planning and decision-making. In Nigeria, the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) Routine Immunization (RI) module and dashboard (on the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) platform) support the use of real time RI data. We deployed an automated short message service (SMS) notification system that works with the existing RI module to facilitate improvements in RI data in the DHIS2.

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Introduction: a district health information system 2 tool with a customized routine immunization (RI) module and indicator dashboard was introduced in Kano State, Nigeria, in November 2014 to improve data management and analysis of RI services. We assessed the use of the module for program monitoring and decision-making, as well as the enabling factors and barriers to data collection and use.

Methods: a mixed-methods approach was used to assess user experience with the RI data module and dashboard, including 1) a semi-structured survey questionnaire administered at 60 health facilities administering vaccinations and 2) focus group discussions and 16 in-depth interviews conducted with immunization program staff members at the local government area (LGA) and state levels.

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Background: Kano State, Nigeria, introduced inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) into its routine immunization (RI) schedule in March 2015 and was the pilot site for an RI data module for the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS). We determined factors impacting IPV introduction and the value of the RI module on monitoring new vaccine introduction.

Methods: Two assessment approaches were used: (1) analysis of IPV vaccinations reported in NHMIS, and (2) survey of 20 local government areas (LGAs) and 60 associated health facilities (HF).

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Background: Some human poxvirus infections can be acquired through zoonotic transmission. We report a previously unknown poxvirus infection in 2 patients, 1 of whom was immunocompromised; both patients had known equine contact.

Methods: The patients were interviewed and clinical information was abstracted from the patients' medical files.

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