Journal article
Effect of a novel birth intervention and reminder-recall on on-time immunization compliance in high-risk children.
OBJECTIVES: Profound racial/ethnic immunization rate disparities exist among young children in Chicago. We created BIRTH PIP- a program combining immunization education at birth with ongoing reminder-recall- to achieve greater than 90% on-time adherence with AAP/ACIP immunization recommendations among inner-city children aged 0-35 months. The study also examines the cost of this effort. RESULTS: A total of 400 neonates were enrolled. At all examined time points- on-time immunization rates exceeded city-wide data. Of those completing the program- 92% of children had 100% compliance with prescribed immunizations by 24 months. No child required follow-up past 29 months. Retention was an important problem- primarily due to pre-set eligibility requirements. Mean cost per child to complete recommended immunizations was \$288. Compliant families were less expensive to maintain. STUDY DESIGN: Outreach workers met with post-partum mothers who were English speaking- Chicago residents and receiving Medicaid- to provide
Languages
- English
Publication year
2009
Journal
Human vaccines
Volume
6
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Data
Tags
- ICT
