Socioecological systems analysis of potential factors for cholera outbreaks and assessment of health system's readiness to detect and respond in Ilemela and Nkasi districts, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cholera outbreaks are a recurrent issue in Tanzania, with Ilemela and Nkasi districts being particulary affected. The objective of this study was to conduct a socio-ecological system (SES) analysis of cholera outbreaks in these districts, identifying potential factors and assessing the preparedness for cholera prevention and control.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in Ilemela and Nkasi districts of Mwanza and Rukwa regions, respectively in Tanzania between September and October 2021. A SES framework analysis was applied to identify potential factors associated with cholera outbreaks and assess the readiness of the districts to cholera prevention and control.

Results

Ilemela is characterised by urban and peri-urban ecosystems while Nkasi is m

SUBMITTER: Ngingo BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10652585 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature