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1. Under the National Leprosy Control Program (NLCP), part of the interventions being employed is
supporting community-based rehabilitation for people with leprosy related disabilities. When
organizing a community assembly about leprosy in Sitio Bagumbuhay, what possible programs
can you include that would align with community-based rehabilitation for leprosy? Give two (2)
programs/activities and briefly discuss both in 2-3 sentences each. (4 points)
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The most important thing is to make sure that people who are at risk for TB are aware of the
existing control measures. This is done by providing information about TB and other common
diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. The second most important thing is that people should
be able to access health services without fear or discrimination. This can be achieved by
providing quality health care through a well-trained staff who deliver services with dignity and
respect for all patients regardless of their background or economic status. Lastly, one should
ensure that people have access to clean water and sanitation facilities so as not to spread disease
among others in the community.
I think that one of the most important things to do in a community setting is to ensure that the
program is properly implemented. One way to do this is by making sure that all the logistics are
in place and that the appropriate staff members are available to oversee it. Another way would
be to make sure that there is enough support material available so that people don't have to
search for everything on their own. I also think that it's important to make sure that people
understand what they're supposed to be doing, so we can maximize their efforts and minimize
mistakes.
3. List down four (4) community-based interventions that you can include when educating a
community on how to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
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