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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Development and delivery of evidence-based messages to reduce the risk of zoonoses in Nairobi, Kenya
Tropical Animal Health and Production, Volume 44, No. SUPPL.1, Year 2012
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This paper describes a trans-disciplinary process of co-generating and disseminating evidence-based messages for reducing the risk from cryptosporidiosis and other zoonoses in an urban community in Nairobi. Research findings about disease prevalence, risk factors and observed risky and risk-mitigating practices were analysed by a team comprising researchers, community members and local policy- and decision-makers. Using participatory planning, multiple strategies were developed for disseminating key information. We identified five vulnerable groups at higher risk of exposure to cryptosporidiosis and other cattle zoonoses with similar transmission pathways (women, children, elderly people, immunosuppressed people and male farm workers). For each group, targeted messages were developed. Good practices already in use, as were also practices as practices to improve environmental conditions. These messages were disseminated through printed material, in a workshop, through community campaigners and also an edutainment soap opera episode broadcast on Kenyan television. In conclusion, a participatory and trans-disciplinary process can help transform the findings of research into messages that are targeted, attractive and understandable. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kang'Ethe, Erastus K.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Kimani, Violet Nyambura
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Grace, Delia C.
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Mitoko, Grace
Kenya, Nairobi
Ministry of Livestock Development
McDermott, B.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Ambia, Julie
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nyongesa, Concepta
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Mbugua, Gabriel G.
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Ogara, William Okelo
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Obutu, Peninnah
Kenya, Nairobi
Ministry of Livestock Development
Statistics
Citations: 10
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s11250-012-0205-2
ISSN:
00494747
e-ISSN:
15737438
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Male
Female