Improving Equity in Urban Immunization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Document Review.
Rachel Victoria BeltShakil AbdullahSandra Mounier-JackSamir V SodhaNiklas DanielsonIbrahim DadariFolake OlayinkaArindam RayTim Crocker-BuquePublished in: Vaccines (2023)
Populations of concern such as migrants, refugees, residents of informal settlements and the urban poor face barriers to accessing care which include poor availability and quality of service. Example solutions proposed to these challenges include tailored delivery strategies, improved use of digital data collection and child-friendly services. More research is required on the efficacy of the proposed interventions identified and on gender-specific dynamics in urban poor areas affecting equitable immunization coverage.