A large-scale behavior change intervention to prevent Nipah transmission in Bangladesh: components and costs
Authors: Nahar, Asaduzzaman, Sultana, Garcia, Paul, Abedin, Sazzad, Rahman, Gurley, Luby
Year: 2017
Journal: BMC Research Notes
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2549-1
Summary
This paper measures the cost of an intervention to prevent Nipah transmission in Bangladesh and estimates the cost of scaling it up in districts where spillover has been identified.
Key Findings
- $30,000 for 'no raw sap' intervention
- $55,000 for 'only safe sap' intervention
- Highest cost was conducting meetings and interpersonal communication efforts
- Lowest cost was broadcasting public service announcements on local TV channels
- Scaling up a similar intervention in 30 districts would cost between $2.6 and $3.5 million
Methodology
- Study Type: Intervention Study
- Sample Size: Not specified
- Geographic Focus: Bangladesh
- Time Period: 2012–2014
Topics
Nipah Virus Infection, Behavior Change Communication Intervention, Prevention, Cost Analysis, Bangladesh
Relevance
This paper provides insights into the cost of preventing Nipah transmission and potential low-cost options for interventions, which are crucial for understanding and addressing this zoonotic disease.
Source
View the entire paper: File:13104 2017 Article 2549.pdf