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Findings in life sciences reported from X. Boschcapblanch and co-researchers
March 4th, 2009
According to recent research from Basel, Switzerland, "To measure the accuracy and quality of immunization information systems in a range of low-income countries eligible to receive GAVI support. The Data Quality Audit (DQA) uses a WHO validated, standard methodology to compare data collected from health unit (HU) records of immunizations administered with reports of immunizations at central level and to collect quality indicators of the reporting system." "The verification factor (VF), as a measure of accuracy, expresses the proportion of immunizations reported at national level that can be tracked down to the HU. A VF of 80% or above entitles countries to receive...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-03-04)
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