Introduction
Hepatitis is a disease caused by some virus infections agents which attack and cause inflammations on the liver. The infection prompts immune reaction against the infected cells that leads to the obliteration of hepatic cells. This obliteration has two repercussions: first and foremost is the leaking ALT and the second AST liver enzymes which amplifies during the course of disease and accretion of bilirubin which is a red pigmented compound released from dead red cells which lead to a the yellow coloration of skin and eyes. Physicians have discovered that these viruses are transmitted through various distinguished channels such as; drinking or consuming foods stuffs contaminated by feces, blood transfusion, and sexual relationships.
Research shows that Enteric Hepatitis viruses out breaks are commonly found in the underdeveloped countries around the world. Currently there are two distinguished enteric hepatitis viruses which are; hepatitis A and hepatitis E. They both belong to different family of viruses while their epidemiological features are as well different this infectious viruses can be treated by an ELISA for IgM antibody. Luckily there is a vaccine which has been developed in a decade ago in the current 21st century for Hepatitis A specifically found in the developed nations such as Japan and United States.
Primary prevention and health promotion on Hepatitis A:
The action taken prior to the occurrence of an epidemic or problem to remove the possibility of its occurrence is referred to as primary prevention. This action signifies the intervention made for purposes of fighting the disease or health problem true manifestations. To accomplish primary prevention measures of health promotion and specific protection must be put in consideration. Prevention encompasses the concept of a positive and healthy living of John’s Creeck GA community. This means that the community members must focus on health promotion in terms of general understanding of causes and effects of Hepatitis A viral infections so that they take necessary precautions to prevent the viral infection.
Hepatitis viral disease is mainly cause by factors such as consuming feces contaminated food and drinks, sexual contacts as well as through blood transfusion among many other factors. The community members should emphasize on nutritional interventions or in other words feeding well. This measure should not be taken for granted since through consuming healthy balanced diets such as the carbohydrates, proteins and the vitamins will promote a healthy living thus promoting a healthy community. John’s Creeck GA community should also focus on environmental modifications in terms of creating hospitable surroundings such as proper sewage and systems to avoid any contaminations of human foods and drinks thus preventing the viral infections. As if not enough on life styles and behavioral changes should also be put in consideration.
This is an initiative in curbing sexual misconducts that may lead to the transmission of the viral infection. The community member should fight against any forms of sexual misbehavior especially to the young adults’ who are prone to this kind of behaviors. Immunization against Hepatitis viral infections should be taken with a lot of weight since the government has provided immunization services free of charge to the community as a measure in controlling the spread of the virus. In conclusion the John’s Creeck GA community should promote continuous public lectures on the developments made towards fighting viral infections since through these educational campaigns the community is getting enlighted in diverse ways of preventing and controlling such diseases.
Reference:
Rasha Salama (2011) Concepts of prevention and control Retrieved on July 3, 2012 https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:e0RMt8H0V2sJ:www.pitt.edu/~super7/32011-33001/32311.ppt+&hl=en&pid=bl&srcid=A
Tahaei, Seyed Mohammad Ebrahim; Mohebbi, Seyed Reza; Zali, Mohammad Reza (2012) Gastroenterology & Hepatology from Bed to Bench Vol. 5 Issue 1, p7-15. Accession Number: 70141601
