Open AccessCommunity perception and risk reduction practices toward malaria and dengue: A mixed-method study in slums of Chetla, Kolkata
Author(s) -
Debayan Podder,
Bobby Paul,
Aparajita Dasgupta,
Lina Bandyopadhyay,
Arkaprovo Pal,
Shibendu Shekhar Roy
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of public health/indian journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.381
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 2229-7693
pISSN - 0019-557X
DOI - 10.4103/ijph.ijph_321_19
Subject(s) - dengue fever , malaria , environmental health , medicine , public health , checklist , qualitative research , health facility , qualitative property , socioeconomics , psychology , population , nursing , sociology , social science , machine learning , computer science , immunology , cognitive psychology , health services
Globally, vector-borne diseases account for 17% of infectious disease burden. In India, despite accelerated efforts, both malaria and dengue are major public health concern. Understanding local community perspectives is essential to strengthen ongoing program activities.