Leadership Activity on Hepatitis-B in Nrupatunga Betta

Date: 15/04/09
Leaders: Lakshmish, Followers: Mr. Devdanam and Ms. Poonam

Objective/ Goal:
· To aware the people on Hepatitis-B virus.

Location/ Community involved: General population, those came to Nrupatunga Hill for morning exercise.

Activity & Description:
Conducted an activity with the help of Mr. Devdanam and Ms. Poonam in Nrupatunga hill. The activity focused on the one of the deadly viral infection Hepatitis-B. In the activity more focus was given to the youth. The reason is youth were found more in number and they can be the vehicle to circulate the message quite fast.

Around 12 youths and nine adults were covered during the activity. At first collected information if they had information about the infection. If they had, the rest of the nourishing was given. It was found most of the people we met heard the word Hepatitis-B, but didn’t know its consequence and mode of transmission.

All the necessary information was given those are required to have the awareness to keep away from the information. Spoke more about the prevention part that is through vaccination.

Strategies:
· One to one interaction.
· Thought provoking through simple questions.

Challenges:
· Time constrain, many did not give sufficient time.
· Didn’t get sufficient sample.

Lessons learnt & Output:
· To involve more and more people.
· Use some pictures to communicate effectively.

Leadership activity on Hepatitis-B for Home guards

Date: 12/04/09

Leader: Lakshmish, Followers: Savitha and Chandru.L

Objective/ Goal:

• Sensitize the group on the ill effects of Hepatitis-B.
• To make the group get vaccinated.

Location/ Community involved: Home guards, Hubli

Activity & Description:
With the help of Ms. Savitha and Mr. Chandru, conducted an activity for the home guards of Hubli. The activity focused on the awareness on Hepatitis-B, a deadly viral infection. Around 80 home guards were present. Explained the modes of transmission, symptoms, consequences and the ways of prevention.


More emphasis was given on vaccination and many people voluntarily came up asking about the vaccination, like where it is available, about the cost, effectiveness of vaccination etc. Few members in the group shared the stories of cases they came across, the extent of suffering, one case was all about a lady, tested Hepatitis-B positive during pregnancy and the struggle for delivery, etc.

Strategies:
· Group interaction.
· Lecture method using board.

Challenges:
· Convincing the group to the session as it was Sunday and all were eager to go back.

Lessons learnt & Output:
· Awareness was lacking in the group and need more and more focus in the area.

Any Comments:
· To conduct more health related activities.
· Conduct activity on ill effects of tobacco.