Authors: Sohana Shafique, Dipika Shankar Bhattacharyya, Iffat Nowrin, Foyjunnaher Sultana, Md Rayhanul Islam, Goutam Kumar Dutta, Mariam Otmani Del Barrio, Daniel D Reidpath
This systematic review examined community-based interventions (CBIs) aimed at preventing infectious diseases among the urban poor in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following strict guidelines, researchers reviewed 18,260 papers and found 20 studies that met their criteria, focusing on various diseases such as tuberculosis, diarrhea, dengue, hepatitis, and COVID-19. The effective interventions included community screening, socio-economic support, vector control, behavior change communication, training for community health workers, health education, and technology-based solutions. The review highlighted that combining multiple interventions often works better for specific diseases, though it was challenging to determine the impact of individual interventions. The effectiveness of these interventions depends on the local social context and requires a multi-faceted approach that includes community involvement and addresses social determinants of health. The findings aim to inform future strategies for better managing communicable diseases in urban poor areas.
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Resource Topic: Infectious/communicable diseases
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2024
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