Emerging Infectious Diseases (Nov 2011)

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Treatment and Prevention of Cholera, Haiti, 2010

  • Valery E.M. Beau De Rochars,
  • Julie Tipret,
  • Molly Patrick,
  • Lara Jacobson,
  • Kamil E. Barbour,
  • David Berendes,
  • Diana Bensyl,
  • Cathie Frazier,
  • Jean W. Domercant,
  • Roodly Archer,
  • Thierry Roels,
  • Jordan W. Tappero,
  • Thomas Handzel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1711.110818
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 11
pp. 2158 – 2161

Abstract

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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%.

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