Operational feasibility of establishing community reporting systems.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-119275
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In developing countries the absence ofa credible disease surveillance system results in an inappropriate response to an outbreak. Since a functioning and responsive disease surveillance system cannot be provided immediately, some interim surveillance system for early detection of outbreaks is needed to institute a prompt response. This operational research study was conducted to assess the feasibility of establishing community reporting systems involving women self-help groups and members of Panchayati raj institutions through syndromic surveillance at the community level.METHODS:
Reporting was initiated from 8 villages in 4 gram panchayats of Begunia block of Khurda district in Orissa during May and June 2005. Members of women self-help groups and Panchayati raj institutions were trained on structured reporting guidelines. In congruence with the state disease surveillance system, weekly reporting was started for comparison where feasible.RESULTS:
Completeness of reporting was better achieved by women self-help groups (91.6%) than members of Panchayati raj institutions (66.6%). Data capture was more complete as compared with the existing disease surveillance system. Illnesses among women were better captured and greater ownership of the public health service was noted.CONCLUSION:
Establishing community reporting systems using women self-help groups and members of Panchayat raj institutions for disease surveillance in India is a feasible option.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Grupos de Autoajuda
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Voluntários
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Pré-Escolar
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Estudos de Viabilidade
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Surtos de Doenças
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Desenvolvimento de Programas
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Notificação de Doenças
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo de rastreamento
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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