Community Health Assessment and Recommendations for Beit Sahour Village: A Comprehensive Public Health Intervention Study in Palestine
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Palestinian health, community intervention, water sanitation, preventive careAbstract
This study presents a comprehensive public health assessment and intervention recommendations for Beit Sahour village in Palestine, focusing on community-based health promotion strategies. Through mixed-methods research involving 450 community members, we identified key health challenges including limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitation facilities, and high prevalence of preventable diseases. Our findings reveal that 68% of households lack consistent access to safe drinking water, while 45% report inadequate waste management systems. The study proposes evidence-based interventions including community health worker training programs, water quality improvement initiatives, and preventive care protocols. Implementation of these recommendations could potentially reduce waterborne diseases by 40% and improve overall community health outcomes within 24 months. These findings contribute to the broader understanding of rural Palestinian health needs and provide a framework for sustainable health interventions in similar contexts.
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