National One Health Message Guide for Priority Zoonotic Diseases in Liberia

The National One Health Message Guide for Priority Zoonotic Diseases in Liberia was designed, developed, and published by the National One Health Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Technical Working Group (TWG), in collaboration with the Messages and Materials Division of the Health Promotion Unit, Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia. This Guide was designed to support efforts by the Liberian Government and its partners to guide risk communication interventions that aim to awareness, promote healthy behaviors, and engage communities in the prevention and management of zoonotic diseases in Liberia. By providing a standard, validated messaging reference for One Health stakeholders, this guide helps to ensure that messages are not only technically accurate and consistent across all communication channels, but that they also show respect for community values, communicate care and concern, and consider local context and culture.

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 6, 2023

Enquête sur les Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques (CAP) dans le cadre de la prévention contre la COVID-19 Côte d’Ivoire, Phase 3

Depuis l’émergence du virus SARS-CoV-2 et sa première détection en Côte d’Ivoire en mars 2020, le pays a recensé 87 891 cas et 830 décès (novembre 2022). Le Ministère de la Santé a pris diverses mesures pour réduire la propagation et l’impact du COVID-19, notamment l’autorisation de vaccins contre le COVID-19 que sont AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopharm et Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Avec des objectifs ambitieux de vacciner 70% de la population ivoirienne, comprendre les facteurs de confiance et d’adoption des vaccins est essentiel pour la réponse au COVID-19 et atteindre cet objectif.

Breakthrough ACTION Côte d’Ivoire a menée une enquête auprès des ménages à trois phases portant sur les connaissances, les attitudes et les pratiques afin d’informer la communication des risques et l’engagement communautaire.

  • Toutes les 3 phases réalisées à Abidjan
  • La phase 3, menée à Abidjan et trois sites intérieurs
  • Échantillonnage aléatoire en grappes
  • Les données ont collecté sur des tablettes et extraites quotidiennement pour être nettoyées et analysées

Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) in the Context of COVID-19 Prevention in Côte d’Ivoire, Phase 3

Since the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its first detection in Côte d’Ivoire in March 2020, the country has recorded 87,891 cases and 830 deaths (November 2022). The Ministry of Health has taken various measures to reduce the spread and impact of COVID-19, including the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopharm, and Johnson & Johnson (J&J). With ambitious goals of vaccinating 70% of the Ivorian population, understanding the drivers of vaccine confidence and uptake is critical to the response to COVID-19 and achieving this goal.

Breakthrough ACTION Côte d’Ivoire conducted a three-phase household survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices to inform risk communication and community engagement.
• All 3 phases conducted in Abidjan
• Phase 3, conducted in Abidjan and three inland sites
• Random cluster sampling
• Data collected on tablets and extracted daily for cleaning and analysis

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: February 28, 2023

Leçons tirées de la recherche sur les perceptions de la vaccination COVID-19 pour les personnes vivant avec une comorbidité en Côte d’Ivoire I Janvier 2023

La Côte d’Ivoire a enregistré 87 966 cas de COVID-19 confirmés, 87 129 guéris et 833 décès et 25 263 932 doses administrées, et 59% de couverture de cible vaccinale (au 09/02/23, MSHPCMU). Éligible au vaccin depuis le début de la vaccination en Côte d’Ivoire, ce sont 9% de porteurs de pathologies chroniques qui ont reçu au moins une dose et 5% complètement vaccinés (Point du 09/02/23, MSHPCMU). Le projet Breakthrough ACTION à travers le financement USAID, appuie le gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire par le biais des interventions pour le changement social et de comportement (CSC), y compris la recherche et le suivi pour informer sur les activités de vaccination COVID-19. Breakthrough ACTION a recueilli des données qualitatives sur trois sites (Abidjan – Bouaké – San Pedro) afin d’évaluer les perceptions du vaccin contre la COVID-19. Cette analyse se focalise sur les perceptions de la COVID-19 chez les personnes vivant avec une comorbidité (Diabète, HTA, Obésité, VIH..).


Lessons Learned from Research on Perceptions of COVID-19 Vaccination for People Living With Comorbidity in Côte d’Ivoire I January 2023

Côte d’Ivoire has recorded 87,966 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 87,129 cured and 833 deaths, and 25,263,932 doses administered, with 59% coverage of the vaccine target (as of 09/02/23, MSHPCMU). Eligible for the vaccine since the beginning of vaccination in Côte d’Ivoire, 9% of chronic disease carriers have received at least one dose and 5% have been fully vaccinated (as of 09/02/23, MSHPCMU). The Breakthrough ACTION project, through USAID funding, is supporting the government of Côte d’Ivoire through social and behavior change interventions (SBC), including research and monitoring to inform COVID-19 immunization activities. Breakthrough ACTION collected qualitative data in three sites (Abidjan – Bouaké – San Pedro) to assess perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine. This analysis focuses on perceptions of COVID-19 among people living with co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, HIV, etc.).

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: February 28, 2023

Understanding Individual and Social Risk Factors Related to Priority Zoonotic Diseases in West Africa: A Review of the Literature

This literature review summarizes the available published literature on behavioral determinants and sociocultural systems and norms that influence specific priority zoonotic diseases in West Africa.

It provides a starting point for further qualitative and quantitative investigation to inform the development of social and behavior change resources and tools that may contribute to the development and maintenance of effective risk communication systems.

View the resource in English and French.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 22, 2021

Understanding Individual and Social Risk Factors Related to Priority Zoonotic Diseases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Review of the Literature

This literature review summarizes the available published literature on behavioral determinants and sociocultural systems and norms that influence specific priority zoonotic diseases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It provides a starting point for further qualitative and quantitative investigation to inform the development of social and behavior change (SBC) resources and tools that may contribute to the development and maintenance of effective risk communication systems.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 22, 2021

Lassa Fever Campaign, Nigeria

These materials were developed to create awareness on modes of transmission, symptoms and how to access care.

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Posters

These 10 posters are available in English, Yoruba, Pidgin, Hausa and Igbo

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: July 15, 2021

Factors Influencing Perceived Risk of Zoonic Diseases and Effectiveness/feasibility of Related Preventions Behaviors

In Guinea, current priority zoonotic diseases of interest include human anthrax, rabies, brucellosis, Lassa fever, avian influenza, and RVF.

The current study focused on the prevention behaviors related to these particular diseases of interest. Specifically, the study examined awareness, perceptions, cultural practices, and other behavioral determinants that would inform animal-human interactions, as well as community engagement and coordination strategies to prevent and combat future disease outbreaks.

The study also explored trusted information sources and the roles of various actors in an epidemic response.

The study is available in English and French.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: December 7, 2020

Epidemic Measures and Resources

Une video expliquant les mesures prises par le gouvernement au debut de l’epidemie en Guinee. La video a ete traduite en 3 langues
A video spot discussing the activation of different resources and groups (treatment centers, logistics, surveillance points) to fight the epidemic in Guinea.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: July 21, 2020

Government -Mandated Obligation to Wear Masks

Une vidéo expliquant comment le gouvernement a rendu obligatoire le port de masques pour empêcher la propagation de COVID-19. Des instructions sur la façon d’utiliser et de nettoyer les masques sont incluses.

A video explaining how the government made it mandatory to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instructions on how to use and clean the masks are included.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: July 21, 2020

COVID-19 Radio Spots

Ces spots discutes des informations générales sur les mesures de prévention des coronavirus.
These spots discuss general information on coronavirus prevention measures.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION/Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: July 7, 2020