TABLE 4.

Estimated Reach of BCC Activities in Bihar and Jharkhand, India, February 2016 to March 2017

BCC ActivitiesNo. of ActivitiesNo. of Contacts Madea
Group communication sessions24,572982,880
VL film screenings3,090185,400
Interaction with frontline health workers through FAQ booklet and with KI using leaflet64,48464,484
IPC sessions through flip-book74,452595,616
Posters (on treatment, IRS, PKDL)91,228456,140
Wall stickers (on treatment and PKDL)215,6971,078,485
TOTAL3,363,005
  • Abbreviations: BCC, behavior change communication; FAQ, frequently asked questions; IPC, interpersonal communication; IRS, indoor residual spraying; PKDL, post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis; VL, visceral leishmaniasis.

  • a These do not necessarily represent unique contacts because there may have been overlap in the people exposed to different BCC activities.