Authors: Prajitha Kannamkottapilly Chandrasekharan, Arya Rahul, Ramachandran Nair Saraswathy Gopakumar, Anish Thekkumkara Surendran Nair

Year: 2020

Journal: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0155

Summary#

This paper analyzes the stakeholder response during the handling of deceased individuals during the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, South India, 2018 using a qualitative study and grounded theory approach.

Key Findings#

• Mixed public response including anxiety and fear, conflicting religious beliefs, and humanitarian concern
• Swift state response with critical resources and robust guidance

Methodology#

• Study Type: Qualitative Study
• Geographic Focus: Kerala, South India
• Time Period: May 2018 to the outbreak

Topics#

Nipah Virus Outbreak, Stakeholder Response, Public Health

Relevance#

The paper demonstrates effective community engagement and communication strategies for handling a fatal disease outbreak in Kerala.