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MID-BCC Flash Report

MID-BCC Flash Report. Influenza-like Illnesses SMS Reporting – Wave 2 ( Animal Health ). Q1. Which animals have you observed DEAD in your village this past week, if any? (base: n=42 villages)

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MID-BCC Flash Report

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  1. MID-BCC Flash Report Influenza-like Illnesses SMS Reporting – Wave 2 (Animal Health) • Q1. Which animals have you observed DEAD in your village this past week, if any? (base: n=42 villages) • Comment: Dead animals have been observed in 50% of the villages and the most common observation is dead chickens followed by other dead birds and ducks. Larger animals such as buffalo and pigs have also been seen dead in quite a few villages. • Q2. Which animals have you observed SICK in your village this past week, if any? • (base: n=42 villages) • Comment: Sick animals have also been observed in 50% of the villages and again, the most common observation is sick chickens. Sick buffalos and ducks have been observed in one out of five villages. • Q3. What did the owners do regarding their animals that were sick? (base: villages with sick animals n=21) Comment: If animals are sick the most common remedy is to provide some kind of medicine or keep the animals in confinement. However, only 38% are expected to report it to the village chief. • Q4. What does the Lao Women's Union currently do to help in the event of animal disease? • (base: n=42 villages) • Comment: The LWU currently do a range of activities and the most common one is to provide information on where to seek treatment for animals followed by coordinate with the District Agricultural Office. In over half of the villages, the LWU engage in media campaigns on animal health as well as helping to inform the village veterinarian. Data collection for this survey was conducted using mobile phone technology. The data was collected on 7 March, 2011, from 42 villages located in and around Vientiane, Savannakhet, LuangNamtha, and Bokeo in Lao PDR. Participants in the panel were recruited by AED from the Lao Women’s Union (LWU). For more information please contact Dr. Cecile Lantican, Country Coordinator, AED Lao PDR at clantican@aed.org

  2. MID-BCC Flash Report Influenza-like Illnesses SMS Reporting – Wave 2 (Animal Health) • Q5. What do the LWU members currently find most useful in order to help address health problems? (base: n=42 villages) • Comment: IEC materials and talking points are the aids the LWU find most useful when supporting on animal health issues. Only 17% find village meetings to be most useful. However, directory of health care providers, reimbursement for fuel costs and provision of mobile phones are not seen to be very useful. Data collection for this survey was conducted using mobile phone technology. The data was collected on 7 March, 2011, from 42 villages located in and around Vientiane, Savannakhet, LuangNamtha, and Bokeo in Lao PDR. Participants in the panel were recruited by AED from the Lao Women’s Union (LWU). For more information please contact Dr. Cecile Lantican, Country Coordinator, AED Lao PDR at clantican@aed.org

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