加强尼日利亚控制被忽视热带病的沟通策略。

Enhancing communication strategies in controlling neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria.

作者信息

Durojaye Aishat Bisoye, Adedeji Oluwakorede Joshua, Egbewande Oluwaseyi Muyiwa, Ibrahim Aishat Abiodun, Sampson-Oladipupo Eniola, Yusuf Rashidat Onyinoyi, Babatunde Yusuf

机构信息

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria.

出版信息

Public Health Chall. 2023 Jun 23;2(2):e100. doi: 10.1002/puh2.100. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Neglected tropical diseases (NTD), a broad set of infectious diseases prevalent in tropical and subtropical environments, are widely known to affect individuals with limited resources in underserved communities. Nigeria is one of the countries with the highest cases of NTD, with an estimated 100 million people in the country at risk for at least one NTD. In Nigeria, the NTD master plan recognizes behavioural change communication as an important part of its strategy for reducing the burden of NTDs. Behavioural change communication has been proven to be significant in preventing and reducing infection, spread and re-infection of diseases. However, poor communication strategies, lack of funds and human resources and lack of training on how to deliver behavioural change interventions are major challenges. Enhancing communication strategies will significantly help increase attention towards NTD prevention methods and acceptance of treatment interventions. It is also important to ensure that healthcare professionals are provided with adequate skills in the delivery of behavioural change interventions in the communities. This article reviews the activities to enhance communication strategies in the context settings of Nigeria.

摘要

被忽视的热带病(NTD)是在热带和亚热带环境中普遍流行的一系列广泛的传染病,众所周知,这些疾病会影响资源有限的贫困社区中的个人。尼日利亚是NTD病例最多的国家之一,该国估计有1亿人面临至少一种NTD的风险。在尼日利亚,NTD总体规划将行为改变沟通视为减轻NTD负担战略的重要组成部分。行为改变沟通已被证明在预防和减少疾病的感染、传播和再感染方面具有重要意义。然而,沟通策略不佳、缺乏资金和人力资源以及缺乏如何实施行为改变干预措施的培训是主要挑战。加强沟通策略将极大地有助于提高对NTD预防方法的关注度以及对治疗干预措施的接受度。确保为医疗保健专业人员提供在社区中实施行为改变干预措施的足够技能也很重要。本文回顾了在尼日利亚的背景环境下加强沟通策略的活动。

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