From: Vaccination process evaluation at COVID-19 vaccination centers in Lebanon: a national study
Questions | PZ N = 20 (%) | AZ N = 13 (%) | Total vaccines N = 33 (%) | P-value |
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1. Upon arrival at the VC, vaccines are immediately unpacked and placed in proper storage equipment (i.e., a portable vaccine refrigerator or qualified container) | ||||
 Yes | 20 (100.0) | 13 (100.0) | 33 (100.0) | – |
2. Vaccine vials are kept inside their boxes | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.0) | 0.698 |
 Yes | 17 (85.0) | 13 (100.0) | 30 (90.9) | |
 Not observed | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (6.1) | |
3. Upon arrival at the VC, expiry dates of vaccines are checked | ||||
 Yes | 20 (100.0) | 13 (100.0) | 33 (100.0) | – |
4. Before preparation, vaccines are stored based on the manufacturer-recommended temperature range (between + 2 °C and + 8 °C) | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 2 (15.3) | 3 (9.1) | 0.479 |
 Yes | 17 (85.0) | 11 (84.6) | 28 (84.8) | |
 Not observed | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (6.1) | |
5. How often is this temperature of the storing refrigerator monitored? | ||||
 Once daily | 5 (25.0) | 4 (30.8) | 9 (27.3) | 0.554 |
 Twice daily | 2 (10.0) | 3 (23.1) | 5 (15.2) | |
 Several times per day | 13 (65.0) | 6 (46.2) | 19 (57.6) | |
6. Temperature of the storing refrigerator is tracked via a temperature data logger or an alarm system | ||||
 No | 2 (10.0) | 1 (7.70) | 3 (9.1) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 18 (90.0) | 12 (92.30) | 30 (90.9) | |
7. In case of power outage, there is backup power sources | ||||
 Yes | 20 (100.0) | 13 (100.0) | 33 (100.0) | – |
8. At the VC, there are no other items stored in the same refrigerator with vaccine vials | ||||
 No | 5 (25.0) | 7 (53.8) | 15 (45.4) | 0.329 |
 Yes | 12 (60.0) | 5 (38.5) | 14 (42.4) | |
 Not observed | 3 (15.0) | 1 (7.7) | 4 (12.2) | |
9. Un-reconstituted vials are stored between + 2 °C and + 8 °C in the refrigerator for up to 1 month (31 days) | ||||
 Yes | 20 (100.0) | – | 20 (100.0) | – |
10. Unopened vials may be stored between + 2 °C and + 8 °C in the refrigerator for a maximum of 6 months | ||||
 Yes | – | 13 (100.0) | 13 (100.0) | – |
11. In case of expired or defective vaccines and diluents, the manufacturer/Distributor is contacted | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.0) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 19 (95) | 13 (100.0) | 32 (97.0) |