Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to treatment and prevention of cholera, Haiti, 2010.
In response to the recent cholera outbreak, a public health response targeted high-risk communities, including resource-poor communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A survey covering knowledge and practices indicated that hygiene messages were received and induced behavior change, specifically related to water treatment practices. Self-reported household water treatment increased from 30.3% to 73.9%.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. igk9@cdc.gov
Valery E M
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Beau De Rochars
Julie
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Tipret
Molly
M
Patrick
Lara
L
Jacobson
Kamil E
KE
Barbour
David
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Berendes
Diana
D
Bensyl
Cathie
C
Frazier
Jean W
JW
Domercant
Roodly
R
Archer
Thierry
T
Roels
Jordan W
JW
Tappero
Thomas
T
Handzel
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002771:Cholera / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D060766:Drinking Water / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006205:Haiti / Q000453:epidemiology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011634:Public Health / Q000193:education; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
D060766:Drinking Water