A novel theatre-based behaviour change approach for influencing community uptake of schistosomiasis control measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Appropriate behaviour change with regard to safe water contact practices will facilitate the elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health concern. Various approaches to effecting this change have been trialled in the field but with limited sustainable outcomes. Our case study assessed the effectiveness of a novel theatre-based behaviour change technique (BCT), in combination with cohort awareness raising and capacity training intervention workshops.

Methodology

Our study was carried out in four rural communities in the Mwanza region of Tanzania and in the semi-urban town of Kemise, Ethiopia. We adapted the Risk, Attitude, Norms, Ability and Self-regulation (RANAS) framework and four phases using a mixed methods approach. Participatory project phase engagement

SUBMITTER: Sule MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9406251 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature