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Evaluation of an Intervention Program to Increase Immunization Compliance Among School Children.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21173089     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
State immunization laws necessitate compliance for students enrolling in a public or private school system. In support of state laws, school nurses expend hours to achieve immunization compliance with school-age children. For the purpose of creating a more efficient system, researchers implemented an educational and incentive program in local elementary schools to increase tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) booster compliance rates. Students were instructed in regard to their immune systems, immunizations, and where to obtain immunizations. In addition, compliant students were entered into a drawing for an iPod Shuffle or a RipStick. In 2009, the compliance rate expanded from 4% to 57% during a 4-week intervention program. Notably, the Tdap immunization compliance rate in the previous year (2008) was 54%. Researchers concluded that the intervention did not improve compliance rates significantly.
Authors:
Karlen E Luthy; Aubrey Thorpe; Leah Clark Dymock; Samantha Connely
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2010-12-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1546-8364     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206498     Medline TA:  J Sch Nurs     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Brigham Young University.
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