[Evaluation on effectiveness of training for the national expanded program on immunization].
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.
Zhou
Yu-qing
YQ
Department of National Immunization Program, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
Xiong
Chang-hui
CH
Zheng
Jing-shan
JS
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