Low Cost Interventions to Improve Adherence to Childhood Immunization Schedule

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low Cost Interventions to Improve Adherence to Childhood Immunization Schedule in a Low Literacy Population in Pakistan

The objective of the study was to assess the effect of 1) redesigned immunization card, 2) center-based education to mothers, and 3) redesigned card with center-based education to mothers, provided at DPT1, on DPT3 completion in a randomized controlled trial at rural Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) centers in Karachi, Pakistan.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children visiting the selected EPI centers for DPT1 immunization

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not residing in the same area for last six months.