Perceived Risk of Dengue in Ones’ Living Environment as a Determinant of Behavior Change through Social Mobilization and Communication: Evidence from a High Risk area in Sri Lanka

Perceived Risk of Dengue in Ones’ Living Environment as a Determinant of Behavior Change through Social Mobilization and Communication: Evidence from a High Risk area in Sri Lanka

Background: The aim of this study was to assess community knowledge and behavioral impact of the social mobili­zation and communication strategy applied in a dengue high-risk area in Sri Lanka. Methods: A group of adults visiting selected primary care facilities in Colombo district were interviewed...

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Main Authors: Hasini Banneheke, Sarath Paranavitane, Vathsala Jayasuriya, Sarath Banneheka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Dengue control
Social mobilization
Behavior change
Sri Lanka
Online Access:https://jad.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jad/article/view/323

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