Social Foundations for a Community-Based Public Health Cholera Campaign in Borgne, Haiti
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18965693 |
|---|---|
| Authors | J Mazzeo (0000-0003-4667-3692, DePaul University, corresponding author), Rose‐marie Chierici, Rose-Marie Chierici |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 312-322 |
| Publication date | 2013-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Organization (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0018-7259 • E-ISSN: 1938-3517 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17730/humo.72.4.j76p2p466m287806 |
| OpenAlex | W4255671695 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 4 |
The rapid and widespread progression of cholera in rural Haiti can be attributed to a “perfect storm” of conditions including the widespread use of unprotected water sources, rudimentary sanitation, the lack of means to afford simple necessities, and the near absence of basic health services to treat the sick. Accessibility of essential health care and reliable sources of clean water in remote areas of rural Haiti are fundamental barriers to addressing acute public health emergencies including the ongoing cholera epidemic. This article explores the notion that positive health outcomes for hard to reach populations can be achieved through community mobilization. The peasant movement (gwoupman peyizan) in Borgne has established an extensive, capillarized social network that served as a model for the mobilization of volunteers in the fight against the cholera epidemic. This case study from Borgne, Haiti describes the role of Alyans Sante Borgne (ASB), in coordinating community mobilization efforts against the epidemic. It suggests that the treatment of cholera and other infectious diseases requires a model of care delivery that efficiently brings resources to remote areas and recognizes the value of existing models of social organization in this process
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,25 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2023 (6) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |