A 2015 study conducted in rural India used the theory of “reasoned action and planned behavior” (Figure 1) as the framework for developing education and awareness campaigns to improve knowledge and preventative practices of infectious diseases (waterborne, airborne, and vector-borne) in three regions in rural India. These awareness campaigns were led by representatives within clusters of villages and centered around discussion (symptoms and easily performed preventative measures) and practical exercises (preparation of oral rehydration solution). This study found that there was an increase in both awareness (average score, 35% to 47%) and prevention practices (average score, 21% to 31%), but that only 27% of participants reported practicing
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Since cultural factors, community values and beliefs, and socioeconomic status vary largely by community, it would be of benefit to conduct pre-intervention qualitative studies of the some of the villages within the intervention scope to identify any possible confounders or unknown factors that might affect the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention. While Panda, Chakraborty, and Dror (2015) did match regions based on socioeconomic and educations status, they did not note any social factors or values. This information can combat stigma and fear that may underline nonuse of preventative …show more content…
Panda, Chakraborty, and Dror (2015) fail to address both of these components in their intervention. Included in the typical signs and symptoms of disease, severity and susceptibility information should be provided, as it has been shown to increase early care seeking in infectious disease patients – a major component in limiting transmission (Ducrotoy, et al., 2015). Awareness of the benefits of prevention, direct or indirect, have been linked to increased utilization of prevention methods, such as washing of hands, covering coughs, and avoiding bodily fluids of infectious individuals (Ducrotoy, et al., 2015). This information should be provided with each new disease discussed to emphasize its importance with relation to the community being
Since cultural factors, community values and beliefs, and socioeconomic status vary largely by community, it would be of benefit to conduct pre-intervention qualitative studies of the some of the villages within the intervention scope to identify any possible confounders or unknown factors that might affect the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention. While Panda, Chakraborty, and Dror (2015) did match regions based on socioeconomic and educations status, they did not note any social factors or values. This information can combat stigma and fear that may underline nonuse of preventative …show more content…
Panda, Chakraborty, and Dror (2015) fail to address both of these components in their intervention. Included in the typical signs and symptoms of disease, severity and susceptibility information should be provided, as it has been shown to increase early care seeking in infectious disease patients – a major component in limiting transmission (Ducrotoy, et al., 2015). Awareness of the benefits of prevention, direct or indirect, have been linked to increased utilization of prevention methods, such as washing of hands, covering coughs, and avoiding bodily fluids of infectious individuals (Ducrotoy, et al., 2015). This information should be provided with each new disease discussed to emphasize its importance with relation to the community being