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.