Malaria in the Social Context

A Study in Western India

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Health Policy, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Malaria in the Social Context by Lancy Lobo, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lancy Lobo ISBN: 9781136197499
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Routledge India Language: English
Author: Lancy Lobo
ISBN: 9781136197499
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Routledge India
Language: English

This book underscores how, apart from bacteriological factors, human behavioural characteristics as well as the socio-cultural factors that affect people’s lives contribute to the risk for and prevention of infection, with particular focus on malaria. It argues that the implementation of malaria-control measures can be successful only if it considers the human response to malaria and control measures. Any new tool which is introduced in a particular area — be it a new vaccine, a new drug combination, the promotion of impregnated bed nets, spraying of insecticides, or improved home management — will be effective and sustainable only if it is adapted to needs of the local population, i.e., if it makes sense to them.

This volume also studies traditional knowledge systems with respect to health and malaria, arguing that local knowledge about infection is the result of an amalgamation of the biomedical and the traditional. By attempting to identify how traditional and biomedical elements interrelate in local illness concepts, it hopes to assist health interventionists in providing efficacious health education and awareness among people.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book underscores how, apart from bacteriological factors, human behavioural characteristics as well as the socio-cultural factors that affect people’s lives contribute to the risk for and prevention of infection, with particular focus on malaria. It argues that the implementation of malaria-control measures can be successful only if it considers the human response to malaria and control measures. Any new tool which is introduced in a particular area — be it a new vaccine, a new drug combination, the promotion of impregnated bed nets, spraying of insecticides, or improved home management — will be effective and sustainable only if it is adapted to needs of the local population, i.e., if it makes sense to them.

This volume also studies traditional knowledge systems with respect to health and malaria, arguing that local knowledge about infection is the result of an amalgamation of the biomedical and the traditional. By attempting to identify how traditional and biomedical elements interrelate in local illness concepts, it hopes to assist health interventionists in providing efficacious health education and awareness among people.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Japanese Monarchy, 1931-91: Ambassador Grew and the Making of the Symbol Emperor System by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Understanding Child Abuse by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Building Big Business in Russia by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Wal-Mart World by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Handbook of International Trade Agreements by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Signs of Change by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Factional Politics and Democratization by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Medical Pluralism in the Andes by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Tort Law by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Russia after 2012 by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Clinical and Neuropsychological Aspects of Closed Head Injury by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book The European Union Diplomatic Service by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Family Therapy Review: Contrasting Contemporary Models by Lancy Lobo
Cover of the book Textual Practice by Lancy Lobo
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy