The Burden of Internal Conflict on Expanded Programs on Immunization in Northwest Ethiopia: Implementation Science Study

The objective of this study was to explore factors affecting immunization service delivery during and after conflict among internally displaced communities in Northwest Ethiopia. The study used qualitative and quantitative (record review) methods. Phenomenological study design and in-depth interviews were applied to collect the lived experiences of participants in the affected areas. In conclusion, this study addressed that vaccination service delivery was found to have significantly declined in the study area. Security problems affected not only the service utilizers but also the service providers’ wing as well. Coordination of stakeholders and strong leadership systems are crucial in maintaining optimum vaccination service delivery even at the time of conflict.

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Asrade, Geta, Kassahun A, Ejigu G, Melkamu W, Alemayehu T, Zeleke A. M, Amsalu S, Abraham A, and Binyam T. The Burden of Internal Conflict on Expanded Programs on Immunization in Northwest Ethiopia: Implementation Science Study. The Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 35(3), (2021). https://ejhd.org/index.php/ejhd/article/view/4662