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Stakeholder Perspective of Handling the Deceased during the Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala, South India, 2018

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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.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Tpmd200155.pdf

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