Studies on the epidemiology of child infections. 3. Parainfluenza viruses (types 1-4) and respiratory syncytial virus infections.
A seroepidemiological study on the rate of neutralizing antibodies for parainfluenza viruses (types 1-4) and for the respiratory syncytial virus in 2,514 infants and children between 0 and 15 years, residing in Bari and its hinterland was carried out. Positive results were very high for both the individual parainfluenza serotypes (81.7% for type 3, 78.0% for type 1, 76.6% for type 4, 71.9% for type 2) and for respiratory syncytial virus (88.5%). The pattern of infections due to respiratory syncytial virus differed from that of the parainfluenza viruses not only for the higher serologic positive rate, but also for the larger number of elevated titre responses in each age group.
models constitute the major results of this collective work. They are designated: Blurry Mirror; Local Health Needs; Community Interest; Participatory Action Research, and Systematisation. These models provide a vehicle and a foundational framework for collaboration between community and health professions education institutions. Specifically, seven characteristics guide the development and implementation of a systematic model that embraces collective health. These identified characteristics are: approach to the community; engagement in and understanding the community; needs assessment; establishment of goals and objectives; development of a plan; intervention implementation, and evaluation and dissemination of results. This work has come to represent the foundation for the development of a systematic approach in our institution and can be generalised to other community-based education efforts.