title: Evaluation of an intervention program to increase immunization compliance among school children.
abstract: State immunization laws necessitate compliance for students enrolling in a public or private school system. In support of state laws, school nurses expend hours to achieve immunization compliance with school-age children. For the purpose of creating a more efficient system, researchers implemented an educational and incentive program in local elementary schools to increase tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) booster compliance rates. Students were instructed in regard to their immune systems, immunizations, and where to obtain immunizations. In addition, compliant students were entered into a drawing for an iPod Shuffle or a RipStick. In 2009, the compliance rate expanded from 4% to 57% during a 4-week intervention program. Notably, the Tdap immunization compliance rate in the previous year (2008) was 54%. Researchers concluded that the intervention did not improve compliance rates significantly.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA. beth_luthy@byu.edu
authors.forename: Karlen E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Luthy
authors.forename: Aubrey
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thorpe
authors.forename: Leah Clark
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Dymock
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Connely
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines