Maskwacîs home visit program leads to sixfold increase in early childhood vaccines – University of Alberta
February 09, 202
Researchers find trusting relationships, factual information and transportation help First Nations parents overcome barriers to immunizing their children.
Children in families who participate in a home visitation program in Maskwacîs are six times more likely to get their childhood vaccines than others in the First Nations community, according to new research from the University of Alberta.
The Early Years is a community-led prenatal to preschool program aimed at strengthening maternal and family wellness, school readiness and cultural pride. Trained home visitors meet with families of young children weekly, using conversation cards on nearly 200 topics — including immunization — to listen, offer supportive guidance and connect them with services.
