Issues Faced By Lady Health Visitors (Lhvs) Working For Polio Immunization Campaigns In District Quetta, Pakistan

• DOI: 10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.134
• Publication Date: 2018-08-04
• Authors: Muhammad Samsoor ...; Ahmed Abdullah; Zara Arshad; N. Haq; Aqeel Nasim; Saliha Kakar; Hamaiyal Sana; Jaffar Khan; Alamzeb Khan; Asad Ullah
• Keywords: Harassment

Objective: To assess the problems faced by Lady Health Visitors during polio vaccination campaignin district Quetta.Method: This study is a qualitative based on interviews with LHVs in Quetta. The saturation point was 8interviews however, total of 10 were conducted for accuracy. subjects selected snowballtechnique. Data transcribed, and frequencies drawn SPSS version 20, after three themes generatedusing standard procedure namely; Pre- campaign issues, Issues campaigning Post- issues.Result: most prevalent pre-campaign issue recorded conveyance i.e. travel from their houseto Polio center vice versa. common door to rude behavior ofpeople taunting. Character calling second recorded. Furthermore, not opening doorsfor thirst commonest issue. victimization harassment pedestrians public. commonpost-campaign issues delay provision pay along non-cooperation departmentsin solving LHVs.Conclusion: an admonition concerned departments authorities. With such being faced,appropriate incentives should be given duty LHVs. Departments need solve priority basis.Most incidences public are religious views hence it strongly recommended thatreligious authorities involved campaigns play effective role changing perceptions people aboutPolio immunization campaigns. Nonetheless, mass media aware community eradication Pakistan.