- Ms. Anita Bhuju, Network Coordinator, Paschim Paaila
Bringing a change in the behavior is difficult. But a change could be possible partially through different means. Being able to lead a healthy life is influenced by many factors and doesn’t solely depend on increased access to – and use of – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, medicines or treatment. Improved insights in health behavior can provide a tremendous impact in the onset and course of health problems and act as a basis for health promotion. However, making a long-term change in behavior is rarely a simple process. Individual, social and other external factors should be integrated to positively influence healthy behavior.
Street drama being an effective tool in raising
awareness and sensitization for general public, under the NERF project of
ENPHO, street drama on behavior change was prepared and performed in working
areas of NERF project of five districts, namely Dolakha, Sindhupalchwok,
Kavre, Nuwakot and Dhading of Nepal on 9 August, 11 August, 13 August, 20 August and 22 August respectively. Drama was planned with an aim
to sensitize community people to bring positive change on WASH behavior for
healthy life. It was performed focusing on proper use of toilet and use of
filter, as easy water purification option, targeting community people and
school children. More than 3475 locals observed drama including youths, children and old.
“This
drama has hit hard in my head that unclean toilets have high possibility for
disease transmission as there is presence of germs that can harm us. We knew
this simple things but after observing this drama it made me realize how we
have been neglecting small things as keeping toilet clean. Also, I got new
knowledge that we need to change filter candle in every 6 months and now we will
bring it to practice. I will also convey this message to my family and neighbor
as well” Aarti Kunwar, student, Uma Saha Shikshyalaya Secondary School, Kavre
expressed with enthusiasm.
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