Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance system Evaluation, Oyo state, Nigeria; 2008-2014
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Methods We used the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidelines for evaluating public health surveillance system. We conducted a retrospective review of AFP surveillance data between 1st January, 2008 and 31st December, 2014. We conducted in-depth interviews with identified stakeholders. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and AFP focal persons. Univariate analysis was performed by calculating frequencies, means and proportions using Microsoft Excel 2010.
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