Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Treatment and Prevention of Cholera, Haiti, 2010
- Valery E.M. Beau De Rochars
- Julie Tipret
- Molly Patrick
- Lara Jacobson
- Kamil E. Barbour
- David Berendes
- Diana Bensyl
- Cathie Frazier
- Jean W. Domercant
- Roodly Archer
- Thierry Roels
- Jordan W. Tappero
- Thomas Handzel
Publication date
November 2011
DOI Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Journal
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
In response to the recent cholera outbreak, a public health response targeted high-risk communities, including resource-poor communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A survey covering knowledge and practices indicated that hygiene messages were received and induced behavior change, specifically related to water treatment practices. Self-reported household water treatment increased from 30.3% to 73.9%
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