Psychosocial Perspective of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala, India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Nipah Virus (NiV) is a biological disaster and zoonotic pathogen which can be transmitted from animal to human beings. The NiV was first identified in Malaysia in 1998. In India it was traced at Siliguri in 2001, followed by second outbreak in Nadia district of West Bengal in 2007 and the present outbreak consumed more than 17 lives and affected many in Kerala, a southern Indian state which is globally known as “God’s own country”. The “all-time alert care” provided by the Kerala State Health Department have earned applause for early detection of Nipah outbreak. The prompt action ensured containing the spread of Nipah outbreak and halting a major catastrophe, in spite of the best efforts the anxiety and panic was commonly reported among the communities. The current review is to explore the psychosocial perspectives of NiV and its impact in Kerala. Studies on NiV were collected from different online search engines, journals and newspapers. The review points out that there is a need to address psychosocial aspects of NiV along with pharmacological intervention to reduce vulnerability by enhancing better coping and resilience of individual, family and community.
Authors and Affiliations
Zacharias Lithin, U Harikrishnan, C Jayakumar, K Sekar
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