The Ecological Model: The control and prevention of Hand Foot Mouth Disease in childrenby multiple factors Influencing

Abstract

Hand Foot Mouth Disease is a common infectious disease in children that affects for both the sicks and parents including related organizations. In the past, the problem solving almost focused on the intrapersonal factors and the interpersonal factors. To consider in-depth, there could be other associated factors which influencing behavioral change. Therefore, the comprehensive framework which cover all multilevel factors may support address the health problems of these children. The ecological model highlight is the problems addressed by using multiple factors influencing specific health behaviors such as knowledge, skill, social network, social support, organizations, policies and the cross-level interaction of the environment in that system. These will coverage all factor levels. This article presents the means of applying ecological model to control and prevent hand foot mouth disease in children and the strengths and weaknesses of model that may help the readers to understand and apply effectively.