Improving vaccination coverage and timeliness in rural Tanzania
"Chanjo Kwa Wakati" - Leveraging Community Health Workers and a Responsive Digital Health System to Improve Vaccination Coverage and Timeliness in Rural Settings
This study is testing a new program led by community health workers to see if it helps parents in rural Tanzania get their young children vaccinated on time compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dar Es Salaam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06024317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cluster-randomized effectiveness implementation hybrid trial evaluates the Chanjo Kwa Wakati intervention, which is led by community health workers to enhance vaccination timeliness among children in rural Tanzania. The intervention combines educational components, mobile reminders, and incentives to encourage timely vaccinations. Researchers will compare outcomes between children receiving the intervention and those receiving standard care, focusing on vaccination rates and timeliness for children under one year old. The study aims to provide rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions in promoting vaccination in low-resource settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include mothers of children aged 12-23 months and pregnant women in their last trimester residing in the study areas.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the catchment areas of participating health facilities will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase vaccination rates and timeliness for children in rural areas, improving overall public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using community health workers and digital health interventions to improve vaccination rates, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for the Cross-sectional sample: * mothers of children ages 12-23 months * residing in the sampling area Inclusion Criteria for the Longitudinal sample: * pregnant women in their last trimester of pregnancy * residing in the sampling area * expected to reside in the sampling area until the child reaches age 1 year Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are not living in catchment areas of participating health facilities (which routinely provide maternal and child health services, including antenatal care and at least weekly routine childhood immunization. Facilities must be operational, must have at least 2 community health workers, and must have reported at least 100 pregnancies or births in the year prior to study implementation.)
Where this trial is running
Dar Es Salaam
- National Institute for Medical Research — Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jan Ostermann, PhD — University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Jan Ostermann, PhD
- Email: jano@mailbox.sc.edu
- Phone: 18037778747
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.