Malaria in the Social Context: A Study in Western India by Lancy Lobo (English)

Description: Malaria in the Social Context by Lancy Lobo This book underscores how, apart from bacteriological factors, human behavioural characteristics as well as the socio-cultural factors that affect peoples lives contribute to the risk for and prevention of infection, with particular focus on malaria. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book underscores how, apart from bacteriological factors, human behavioural characteristics as well as the socio-cultural factors that affect peoples 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. Author Biography Lancy Lobo is Professor and Director, Centre for Culture and Development, Vadodara, Gujarat. Table of Contents List of Tables. List of Figures & Maps. List of Abbreviations. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Surat District: Health, Illness and Malaria 3. Peoples Perceptions on Fever, Mosquitos and Malaria 4. Malaria: Traditional and Modern Health Care 5. Findings of Validation Study 6. Impact of Trial Interventions 7. Overview and Observations. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. About the Author. Index Details ISBN113866278X Author Lancy Lobo Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2016 ISBN-10 113866278X ISBN-13 9781138662780 Format Paperback Subtitle A Study in Western India Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 614.532 Short Title MALARIA IN THE SOCIAL CONTEXT Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2016-01-21 UK Release Date 2016-01-21 AU Release Date 2016-01-21 NZ Release Date 2016-01-21 Imprint Routledge India Pages 230 Alternative 9780415597524 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134459790;

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