Combating HBV in Local Communities: A Brief Background and Project Report Open Access

Abstract

Abstract

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a pressing public health problem resulting in a significant
amount of preventable, premature mortality in the United States and abroad.
Education, screening and vaccination strategies have been shown to be effective at the
community level in combating HBV. This project report details the genesis, activities,
and public health implications of two concurrent projects initiated to address HBV in two
communities in the Southeastern United States. The goals of the report are as follows: 1.
To use two specific projects as case studies to explore the feasibility and potential of
developing community-based health campaigns in the context of the university and local
community 2. To reflect on the difficulties and successes in order to extrapolate lessons
learned to the broader context. 3. To provide meaningful suggestions such that future
projects can be more successful. It is hoped that the report will serve as a guide and a
source of inspiration for future health campaigns inside and outside the context of HBV.
The case studies yielded the following key findings: Awareness-building and use of
community resources can produce effective and sustainable interventions.
Undergraduate student groups can be mobilized to lead effective health education
campaigns but require galvanizing forces and consistent communication. Community
campaigns require responsive partners, interested stakeholders, and collaborative efforts
to make any significant progress. Undergraduate students groups may represent a source
of enthusiasm and manpower for community projects. Lessons learned from these
projects can be exported to other universities and their surrounding communities.

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School	Rollins School of Public Health
Department	Hubert Department of Global Health
Degree	MPH
Submission	Master's Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences, General Biology, General
Keyword	hepatitis B Community interventions HBV
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Ali, Mohammed, Emory University
Partnering Agencies	Emory University schools, faculty or affiliated programs Georgia state or local agency (not a health department) Georgia state or local health department

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