Participatory, Social Transformational Community Health Action for Prevention of Malaria and Communicable Diseases in Democratic Republic of Congo

A high household malaria incidence was observed and (over 90% of household reporting at least 1 malaria case in previous 6-month period) low income, family size and poor sanitation were associated risk factors. A 6-month community anti-malaria education in schools and churches combined with sanitation action could reduce malaria risk. In youth HIV survey and testing, it was found that high HIV risk behaviors and HIV infection were associated with education level and faith group, suggesting that anti-HIV/AIDS programs should target those risk factors. Hospital-based surveys of 493 healthcare workers showed that 73.4% (362/493) of them have not been trained on blood-borne infection prevention, accidental injury occurred in 38.6% of participants in previous 12-month period and 59.2% witnessed blood or other body fluid (BBF) splash. Proper training for capacity-building in emergency preparedness would improve work safety in Congolese hospitals.

Project details

Epidemiology
Social Science
Surveillance

Apr 2017 — Mar 2020

$109,842

Dem. Rep. of Congo