Community Connect Project - Using the Power of Communities to Prevent Covid-19

Dr. K. R. Gola

doi:https://doi.org/10.69711/sharda.ijmir.v10i2.2107

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Community Connect Project - Using the Power of Communities to Prevent Covid-19

K. R. Gola

https://doi.org/10.69711/sharda.ijmir.v10i2.2107

Published Online: January 05, 2022

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1. * K. R. Gola, Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (kr.gola@sharda.ac.in)

This research paper investigates the efficacy of harnessing community resources and collaboration in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission. Through an interdisciplinary analysis encompassing public health, sociology, and community engagement strategies, the study explores how communities can be empowered to play a proactive role in combating the pandemic. Drawing on case studies and empirical data, the paper examines the impact of community-based interventions such as information dissemination, grassroots initiatives, social support networks, and collective action in mitigating the spread of the virus. The findings shed light on the potential of community-driven approaches to complement traditional public health measures and foster resilience in the face of infectious disease outbreaks.

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COVID-19 prevention, community empowerment, public health, community-based interventions, social support networks, collective action, resilience.

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