Community Participation In Control Research Articles

Benefits and barriers of community participation in dengue control: A systematic review

Dengue is a global health problem. Community participation plays a crucial role in the prevention and control of dengue. This systematic review aims to examine the benefits and barriers of community participation in controlling dengue fever. Searching several journal databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science from 2013 to 2023. Various activities involving community participation in controlling dengue fever have proven to be beneficial, such as reducing vector density and increasing knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding dengue fever control in the community. Various barriers in increasing community participation in dengue control include individual factors, community factors and Societal factors. It is important to develop programs that consistently involve the community in the prevention and control of dengue fever, as well as overcome barriers that may influence community involvement in the prevention and control of dengue fever.

An assessment of community participation in control and prevention of Japanese encephalitis in rural Uttar Pradesh

Background: Mosquito-borne disease poses a great burden to the society. It can be easily prevented through appropriate knowledge, positive attitude, and good practices. Japanese encephalitis (JE) is among one of these diseases, transmitted by culex mosquito. It is a major public health problem in India. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the level of community participation in control and prevention of JE in rural area of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional observation study. The study area was selected purposively. Non-probability consecutive sampling was done. A pre-designed and semi-structured questionnaire used for this study. Cronbach’s reliability test applied to access the internal consistency of various domains of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). Assessment was done using a scoring system. Respondent level was defined as “good” and “poor.” A 60% cutoff point was taken for this. The sociodemographic characteristics, KAP of the sample was described using frequency and percentage table. KAP scores were calculated and categorized as “good” and “poor” as abovementioned criteria. Results: A total of 401 households were interviewed during study period. Most of the respondents were aged between 21 and 35 years (60.1%). Almost 70.1% have pucca house. In 67.3% of houses, water drainage was unsatisfactory. Only 52.9% of respondents heard about JE. Knowledge about symptoms of JE was fair, while about its spread, reservoir of virus, breeding place of mosquito, and biting habit were poor. Attitude of one-third of respondent was satisfactory for all items asked. Practices were comparatively good. Although nearby stagnant water was a major issue. 80.5% respondents never removed this water. Correlation between knowledge and attitude was very strong (rs = 0.880). A bivariate logistic analysis revealed the sociodemographic variables such as gender, age, education, occupation, and category has no significant effect on KAP level of respondents. Conclusion: There was a felt need of mass communication and education program specifically oriented for mosquito-borne disease. This can enhance positive attitude and good practices further.

Factors influencing community participation in control and related operational research for urogenital schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in rural villages of Kwale County, coastal Kenya.

Introductionhelminthic infections caused by soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosomes are among the most prevalent afflictions of humans who live in areas of poverty. An operational research was undertaken in 5 villages of Kwale County during a pilot control programme which included both the adults and school going children. Willingness of community members to participate in the treatment as well as in the research is critical. A cross sectional study sought to determine factors influencing community participation in control and related operational research and assess the treatment coverage for urogenital schistosomiasis and hookworms in rural villages of Kwale County.Methodscross-sectional survey utilized quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. A total of 220 households were recruited and household heads interviewed. Bivariate analysis was used to test association between different independent and dependent factors. Multivariate analysis was done using binary logistic regression to control for confounders and effect modification. Qualitative data was transcribed, coded and analyzed thematically.Resultsreligion and levels of income were significantly (P =0.04 and P = 0.026 respectively) associated with participation in the research and control programme, history of ever suffering from schistosomiasis and intestinal worms was found to be significantly (P = 0.008) associated with participation in the research. The study established that 82% (178) of the respondents received treatment for urogenital schistosomiasis and hookworms and 67% (146) of the respondents had participated in the research.Conclusionthis information will be useful in promoting health, enhancing learning and behaviour changes which will lead to increased community participation in similar disease control.