Table 7 Knowledge of HCWs on functions of a VVM indicator, and freeze-sensitive vaccines; and reading a Fridge-tag® 2 device
From: Vaccine management practices among healthcare workers in Morogoro, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
Variables | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Functions of vaccine vial monitors (VVM) | n = 77 | |
Prioritize vaccine vials for usability | 2 | 3.0 |
Monitor refrigerator performance | 11 | 14.0 |
Assess vaccine safety | 17 | 22.0 |
Assess vaccine quality during storage | 46 | 60.0 |
Assess heat exposure to vaccine | 1 | 1.0 |
VVM sticker found at/or beyond the discard point | n = 77 | |
Yes | 10 | 13.0 |
No | 67 | 87.0 |
Know the WHO recommended storage temperatures of vaccine (+ 2 to + 8ºC) | (n = 77) | |
Yes | 70 | 90.9 |
No | 7 | 9.1 |
Knowledge on temperature monitoring | ||
Reading current temperature from a Fridge-tag® 2 | n = 77 | |
Yes | 58 | 75.0 |
No | 19 | 25.0 |
Reading minimum temperature from a Fridge-tag® 2 | n = 77 | |
Yes | 51 | 66.0 |
No | 26 | 34.0 |
Reading maximum temperature from a Fridge-tag® 2 | n = 77 | |
Yes | 55 | 71.4 |
No | 22 | 28.6 |
Health workers’ performing monthly temperature data reviews | ||
Yes | 38 | 49.0 |
No | 39 | 51.0 |
Knowledge of freeze-sensitive vaccines in a refrigerator | ||
TT/Td | 23 (n = 77) | 30.0 |
PCV | 34 (n = 77) | 44.0 |
DTP | 57 (n = 77) | 74.0 |