Table 3 Distribution of the key indicators of knowledge of health personnel on cold chain monitoring
Indicator | Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Trained | Not trained | |
Fridge should be turned on at least 24 hrs after its arrival | 18(50.0) | 18(64.3) |
Vaccine should be kept in the fridge 6 to 8 hours after turning it on | 28(77.8) | 18(64.3) |
Correctly know the open vial policy as applied to TT | 22(61.1) | 16(57.1) |
OPV can be frozen and is not damage | 24(66.7) | 13(48.1) |
OPV can still be used two days after the vial is opened | 34(94.4) | 22(81.5) |
Vaccines are stored in the health facilities at a temperature between +2°C to +8°C | 428(77.8) | 15(62.1) |
Vaccines are stored in the District Health Services at a temperature between +2°C to +8°C | 22(66.4) | 9(42.9) |
Vaccines should be store in the HF only for a maximum of 1 month | 13(41.9) | 6(30.0) |