Table 4 A comparison of results for evidence of effectiveness of interventions to increase vaccination coverage in LMICs from a Cochrane review, [26] and in slum populations identified in this paper
From: Immunization, urbanization and slums – a systematic review of factors and interventions
Intervention type | Strength of evidence of benefit | |
|---|---|---|
Cochrane Review (general populations) | Slum populations | |
Education | Moderate | Some evidence of potential benefit |
Education and reminder cards | Low | Not tested |
Household financial incentive | No effect | Some evidence of potential benefit |
Outreach and financial incentives | Low | Not tested |
Home visits | Low | Evidence of benefit, where distance is significant. |
Integrating immunisation with other health services | Low | Not tested |
Text messaging | Not tested | Some evidence of potential benefit |
Community involvement | Not tested | Important factor in effective studies. |