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. 2011 Mar;11(1):128–133.

Table 6.

Awareness and skill of cold chain handlers (n= 20)

Parameters Total score Score obtainedMean± SD
Could name all heat sensitive vaccines 80 2.42± 1.61
Could name all cold sensitive vaccines 80 3.26± 1.48
Correct demonstration of temperature reading 40 1.36± 0.95
Contingency plan present & correct 80 0.84± 1.21
Temperature monitoring on holiday 80 0.21± 0.91
Preventive maintenance every month fixed day 80 1.84± 1.34
Correct interpretation of VVM & shake test 80 3.31± 1.37
Correct placing thermometer inside deep freezer & ILR 60 2.1± 1.23