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B L Cline1, B S Hewlett

  • 1Department of Tropical Medicine, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.

Acta Tropica
|April 1, 1996
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This study presents a community-based schistosomiasis control program in Cameroon, emphasizing local capacity building within primary healthcare. The model successfully integrated culturally appropriate education and accessible treatment, reducing disease burden with minimal external support.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis control traditionally relies on external support, often neglecting sustainable community-led initiatives.
  • Urinary schistosomiasis is hyperendemic in Kaele subdivision, Cameroon, necessitating effective, integrated control strategies.
  • Existing community structures were leveraged to foster self-sufficiency in disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish and integrate a sustainable urinary schistosomiasis control program within the primary healthcare (PHC) system.
  • To build community capacity for ongoing disease control with minimal external resource dependence.
  • To evaluate the impact of community-based interventions on schistosomiasis prevalence, intensity, and health service utilization.

Main Methods:

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  • Implemented culturally appropriate health education at the community level.
  • Developed local capacity for schistosomiasis diagnosis and treatment.
  • Ensured convenient and low-cost access to diagnosis and praziquantel therapy.
  • Integrated control efforts within the existing PHC system and community structures.
  • Assessed impact through changes in knowledge, behavior, infection rates, and health service use.

Main Results:

  • Successful integration of schistosomiasis control into the PHC system.
  • Demonstrated increased community capacity for disease management and treatment.
  • Achieved measurable reductions in infection prevalence and intensity.
  • Showcased the feasibility of a cost-recovery system for sustained control efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Community-centered approaches enhance the sustainability of schistosomiasis control programs.
  • Integrating disease control into PHC strengthens local health systems and capacity.
  • Building on existing community structures is crucial for long-term success.
  • The Kaele program offers a replicable model for sustainable schistosomiasis elimination efforts.