Rapid review of community engagement and social mobilization strategies for COVID-19 response: Study description

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Blake ◽  
Thoai Ngo
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Rapid Review

scholarly journals What have we learned about COVID-19 volunteering in the UK? A rapid review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanlan Mao ◽  
Maria Fernandes-Jesus ◽  
Evangelos Ntontis ◽  
John Drury
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
National Level ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background Community engagement and volunteering are essential for the public response to COVID-19. Since March 2020 a large number of people in the UK have been regularly doing unpaid activities to benefit others besides their close relatives. Although most mutual aid groups emerged from local neighbourhoods and communities, official public institutions also fostered community volunteering, namely through the community champions scheme. By considering a broad definition of COVID-19 volunteering, this article describes a systematic review of the literature focused on one broad question: What have we learned about COVID-19 volunteering both at the UK national level and the more local community level? Methods A rapid review of the literature in peer-reviewed databases and grey literature was applied in our search, following the PRISMA principles. The search was conducted from 10 to 16 of October 2020, and sources were included on the basis of having been published between January and October 2020, focusing on COVID-19 and addressing community groups, volunteering groups, volunteers, or community champions in the UK. Results After initial screening, a total of 40 relevant sources were identified. From these, 27 were considered eligible. Findings suggest that food shopping and emotional support were the most common activities, but there were diverse models of organisation and coordination in COVID-19 volunteering. Additionally, community support groups seem to be adjusting their activities and scope of action to current needs and challenges. Volunteers were mostly women, middle-class, highly educated, and working-age people. Social networks and connections, local knowledge, and social trust were key dimensions associated with community organising and volunteering. Furthermore, despite the efforts of a few official public institutions and councils, there has been limited community engagement and collaboration with volunteering groups and other community-based organisations. Conclusions We identified important factors for fostering community engagement and COVID-19 volunteering as well as gaps in the current literature. We suggest that future research should be directed towards deepening knowledge on sustaining community engagement, collaboration and community participation over time, during and beyond this pandemic.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a community-level social mobilization intervention in achieving the outcomes of polio vaccination campaigns during the post-polio-endemic period: Evidence from CORE Group polio project in Uttar Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manojkumar Choudhary ◽  
Roma Solomon ◽  
Jitendra Awale ◽  
Rina Dey ◽  
Jagajeet Prasad Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Synthetic Control ◽  
Core Group ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Polio Vaccination

Abstract Background A social mobilization (SM) initiative contributed to India’s success in polio elimination. This was the CORE Group Polio Project (CGPP) India, a partner of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) SM Network and which continued its SM activities, even during the polio-free period through a network of multi-level social mobilizers. This paper assesses the effects of this community-level SM (CLSM) intervention on the extent of community engagement and performance of polio Supplementary Immunization Activity campaigns (SIAs) during the post-polio-endemic period (i.e., from March 2012 to September 2017). Methods This study followed a quasi-experimental design. We used secondary, cluster-level data from CGPP India’s Management Information System, including 52 SIAs held from January 2008 to September 2017, covering 56 blocks from 12 districts of UP. We computed various indicators and performed Generalized Estimating Equations based analysis to assess the statistical significance of differences between the outcomes of intervention and non-intervention areas. We then estimated the effects of the SM intervention using Interrupted time-series, Difference-in-Differences and Synthetic Control Methods. Finally, we estimated the population influenced by the intervention. Results The performance of polio SIAs changed over time, with the intervention areas having better outcomes than non-intervention areas. The absence of CLSM intervention during the post-polio-endemic period would have negatively impacted the outcomes of polio SIAs. The percentage of children vaccinated at polio SIA booths, percentage of ‘X’ houses (i.e., households with unvaccinated children or households with out-of-home/out-of-village children or locked households) converted to ‘P’ (i.e., households with all vaccinated children or households without children eligible for vaccination), and percentage of resistant houses converted to polio acceptors would have gone down by 14.1 (Range: 12.7 to 15.5), 6.3 (Range: 5.2 to 7.3) and 7.4 percentage points, respectively. Community engagement would have reduced by 7.2 (Range: 6.6 to 7.7) percentage points. Conclusions The absence of CLSM intervention would have significantly decreased the level of community engagement and negatively impacted the performance of polio SIAs of the post-polio-endemic period. The study provides evidence of an added value of deploying additional human resource dedicated to social mobilization to achieve desired vaccination outcomes in hard-to-reach or programmatically challenging areas.

Effectiveness of a Community-level Social Mobilization Intervention in Achieving the Outcomes of Polio Vaccination Campaigns During the Post-polio-endemic Period: Evidence from CORE Group Polio Project in Uttar Pradesh, India.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manojkumar Choudhary ◽  
Roma Solomon ◽  
Jitendra Awale ◽  
Rina Dey ◽  
Jagajeet Prasad Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Synthetic Control ◽  
Core Group ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Polio Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns

Abstract Background:A social mobilization (SM) initiative contributed to India’s success in polio elimination. This was the CORE Group Polio Project (CGPP), a partner of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) SM Network and which continued its SM activities, even during the polio-free period through a network of multi-level social mobilizers. This paper assesses the effects of this community-level SM (CLSM) intervention on the extent of community engagement and performance of polio vaccination campaigns during the post-polio-endemic period (i.e., from March 2012 to September 2017). Methods:This study followed a quasi-experimental design. We used secondary, cluster-level data from CGPP India’s Management Information System, including 52 SIAs held from January 2008 to September 2017 in 56 blocks, covering 12 districts of U.P. We computed various indicators and performed Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) based analysis to assess the statistical difference. We then estimated the effects of the SM intervention, using Interrupted time-series, Difference-in-Differences and Synthetic Control Methods. Also, estimated the population influenced by the intervention. Results:The performance of polio vaccination campaigns changed over time, with the intervention areas having better outcomes than non-intervention areas. The absence of community-level SM Net intervention during the post-polio-endemic period would have negatively impacted booth coverage, X-to-P conversion rate, Refusal-to-Acceptor conversion of intervention areas to 14.1 (range: 12.7 to 15.5), 6.3 (range: 5.2 to 7.3) and 7.4 percentage points, respectively. Community engagement would have reduced by 7.2 (range: 6.6 to 7.7) percentage points. The study guesstimated that the intervention averted at least 43 (range: 40 to 47) paralytic polio cases annually from the intervention areas, during the post-polio-endemic period. Conclusions:The absence of CLSM intervention would have significantly decreased the level of community engagement and negatively impacted the performance of polio SIAs of the post-polio-endemic period. The study provides evidence of an added-value of additional human resources dedicated to social mobilization to achieve desired vaccination outcomes in hard-to-reach or programmatically challenging areas.

scholarly journals The experience of community engagement for individuals: a rapid review of evidence

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Attree ◽  
Beverley French ◽  
Beth Milton ◽  
Susan Povall ◽  
Margaret Whitehead ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Rapid Review

scholarly journals Social Mobilization and Community Engagement Central to the Ebola Response in West Africa: Lessons for Future Public Health Emergencies

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaya M Gillespie ◽  
Rafael Obregon ◽  
Rania El Asawi ◽  
Catherine Richey ◽  
Erma Manoncourt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Public Health Emergencies

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Preparedness for Post COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yayehyirad Kitaw ◽  
Mirgissa Kaba
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Health Care Infrastructure ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Improved Methods

In spite of skepticisms at various levels, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented impact on global health and economy. Although projections have yet to materialize, African countries are not at their worst with COVID-19. Yet, the worst is probably in the making despite swift, progressive, and adaptable responses many African countries have taken based on lessons from countries affected by the pandemic earlier. While efforts are underway to contain the current pandemic, the almost certain hit by another pandemic may call for appropriate preparation. This review aims to shade light on the need to align current COVID-19 prevention and management with preparation for the potential next one. A rapid review of available evidence was undertaken using clearly defined inclusion criteria and data analysis methods. The immediate focus of preparedness is coordination of interventions where evidence generation, policy making, public and private sector as well as community engagement is required to contain the current COVID-19 pandemic. Improved/adapted mathematical projections to guide decisions; improved/adapted methods for risk communication and community engagement; improved methods/technologies for surveillance, case detection and containment; optimal use of all the limited available resources; and strengthening partnerships at all levels need to be strengthened. Current endeavors should pay attention to strengthen the surveillance system for early detection; provision of adequate health care infrastructure; strong and capable health workforce and financing. Furthermore, strengthen research capacity to play its role to shape the post-COVID-19 is critical by strengthening inter and intra-disciplinary research capacities; forging partnerships at all levels. Evidently COVID-19 has posed unprecedented challenge to the globe at large. Yet, it also offered opportunities to reassess existing health system vis-à-vis the pandemics. Besides, useful lessons from COVID-19 are that it does not discriminate human beings across globe by economy, political system and socio-cultural backgrounds. This is a useful lesson for global solidarity and align efforts to contain post COVID-19 implications as well as to prevent and manage similar such pandemics in the future.

scholarly journals Community Engagement during outbreak response: standards, approaches, and lessons from the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Bedson ◽  
Mohamed F. Jalloh ◽  
Danielle Pedi ◽  
Saiku M. Bah ◽  
Katharine Owen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
List Type ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Outbreak Response

Summary pointsThe Social Mobilization Action Consortium (SMAC) was Sierra Leone’s largest coordinated community engagement initiative during the 2014 - 2016 Ebola outbreak. It worked in all 14 districts in Sierra Leone across >12,000 communities (approximately 70% of all communities), through 2,466 trained Community Mobilizers, a network of 2,000 mosques and churches, and 42 local radio stations.We describe SMAC’s Theory of Change and utilization of the Community-Led Ebola Action (CLEA) approach. We present an extensive dataset of community engagement and monitoring with a focus on over 50,000 SMAC weekly reports collected by Community Mobilizers between December 2014 and September 2015.Community engagement and real-time data collection at scale is achievable in the context of a health emergency if adequately structured, managed, coordinated and resourced.We describe a correlation between systemic community engagement, community action planning and Ebola-safe behaviors at community-level.The SMAC integrated approach demonstrates the scope of data – including surveillance data - that can be generated directly by communities through structured community engagement interventions implemented at scale during an Ebola outbreak.We highlight important insights gleaned over time on how to informally integrate social mobilization into community-based surveillance of sick people and deaths.

scholarly journals What have we learned so far about COVID-19 volunteering in the UK? A rapid review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanlan Mao ◽  
Maria Fernandes-Jesus ◽  
Evangelos Ntontis ◽  
John Drury
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
National Level ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Uk

AbstractBackgroundCommunity engagement and volunteering are essential for the public response to COVID-19. Since March 2020 a large number of people in the UK have been regularly doing unpaid activities to benefit others besides their close relatives. Although most mutual aid groups emerged from local neighbourhoods and communities, official public institutions also fostered community volunteering, namely through the community champions scheme. By considering a broad definition of COVID-19 volunteering, this article describes a systematic review of the literature focused on two broad questions: What have we learned so far from COVID-19 volunteering both at the UK national level and the more local community level? What have we learned from engagement with local communities and community champions during the COVID-19 period?MethodsA rapid review of the literature in peer-reviewed databases and grey literature was applied in our search, following the PRISMA principles. The search was conducted from 10 to 16 of October 2020, and sources were included on the basis of having been published between January and October 2020, focusing on COVID-19 and addressing community groups, volunteering groups, volunteers, or community champions in the UK.ResultsAfter initial screening, a total of 40 relevant sources were identified. From these, 28 were considered eligible. Findings suggest that food shopping and emotional support were the most common activities, but there were diverse models of organisation and coordination in COVID-19 volunteering. Additionally, community support groups seem to be adjusting their activities and scope of action to current needs and challenges. Volunteers were mostly women, middle-class, highly educated, and working-age people. Social networks and connections, local knowledge, and social trust were key dimensions associated with community organising and volunteering. Furthermore, despite the efforts of a few official public institutions and councils, there has been limited community engagement and collaboration with volunteering groups and other community-based organisations.ConclusionsWe identified important factors for fostering community engagement and COVID volunteering as well as gaps in the current literature. We suggest that future research should be directed towards deepening knowledge on sustaining community engagement, collaboration and community participation over time, during and beyond this pandemic.

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