How to optimize health facilities and community linkage in order to enhance immunization service? The case of West Amhara Region, Ethiopia

The objective of this study was to explore how the linkage between health facilitiesa and the community could be optimized in order to enhance immunization services. A Phenomenological study design, using an explanatory approach was applied in the two districts (Shebele Berenta & South Achefer district) of the Amhara region in 2020. Forty-six key informants were interviewed using an interview guide and data was analyzed. In conclusion, the study addressed that the linkage of community and facilities were not approached in the same manner within districts and facilities. Therefore, strengthening a common system for community-health facility linkage and community engagement is critical during immunization services. Establishing a strong strategy of incentivizing mechanisms is vital for the effective implementation of immunization services. An advocacy strategy to mobilize engagement among policy and decision-makers, and other key stakeholders was an important strategy for improving the program.

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Kerebih, Mastewal, Amare M, Awol G, Amsalu S, Abay H, Zeleke A. M, Alemayehu T, Marta F, Asm S, and Binyam T. How to optimize health facilities and community linkage in order to enhance immunization service? The case of West Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 35(3), (2021). https://ejhd.org/index.php/ejhd/article/view/4655