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Other Publications
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Noncompliance in Polio Eradication: COMPASS Takes on the Cause
This paper describes the process COMPASS has used to combat stigma, overcome distrust, and reach families to improve uptake of the polio vaccine in northern Nigeria.
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A Guide to Making Life Better in Our Community
This 100 page pocket-sized booklet is a synopsis of basic information about a wide range of health and education topics. It is especially designed for men and women of reproductive age, parents/guardians of children of primary school age, and parents/care-givers of children under 5 years of age. The booklet can be used by any social agent to help increase knowledge and foster positive behaviors regarding basic education, child survival and reproductive health issues.
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Safe Motherhood Kit
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Midterm Assessment: A Community Empowerment Success Story: Nigerian Communities Taking Action to Improve Health and Education”
This report highlights significant impacts in improving health and education in COMPASS communities. It shows that, overall, health service utilization for family planning, antenatal care, facility deliveries, and routine immunization is considerably higher in facilities with Community Coalitions (CCs) and Quality Improvement Teams (QITs) formed by COMPASS than in matched facilities without these community structures.
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