Health systems and immunization financing for human papillomavirus vaccine introduction in low-resource settings

Vaccine. 2009 Oct 19;27(44):6203-9. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.08.003. Epub 2009 Aug 19.

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative study synthesizes health system and immunization financing assessments performed through formative research in India, Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam using a non-probability sample of national and sub-national stakeholders; and recommends appropriate and effective strategies for HPV vaccine delivery in low-resource settings. We conclude that maximum feasibility and acceptability and lowest cost for delivering HPV vaccine can be achieved by implementing through national immunization programs; by partnering with other sectors, such as education and maternal-child health; by strengthening existing human resources and cold chain infrastructures where needed; and finally, by considering schools for reaching the target population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Developing Countries / economics
  • Female
  • Health Care Costs
  • Health Policy
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / economics*
  • India
  • Infant
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / economics*
  • Peru
  • Preventive Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Uganda
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Vietnam

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines