title: [Evaluation on effectiveness of training for the national expanded program on immunization].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effectiveness of training for the national expanded program on immunization.
  
  
  METHODS
  384 trainees were selected random. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to the trainees before and after training. A satisfactory survey was conducted by questionnaire after training.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The knowledge level increased obviously after training. <60 score decreased from 41.7% to 1.8%, > or = 60 score increased from 58.4% to 98.2% (chi2=179.12, P = 0.00). Total 384 trainees, the average correct rate of knowledge before and after training were 60% and 83% respectively. The age, working year, ethnic, gender and education level were factors influencing the effectiveness of training. Working unit and training location had no significant statistic difference. 78% trainees thought that the training materials were easy understand, 81% and 80% trainees were satisfied with training logistic and training skill respectively. It was suggested that training time should be longer; the training contents should base on the real case; and frequency of training should be increased in the future.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  National expanded immunization program should strengthen training to the staff so as to improve the immunization service ability.
authors.affiliation: Department of National Immunization Program, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
authors.forename: Yu-qing
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Chang-hui
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Xiong
authors.forename: Jing-shan
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Zheng
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult