Abstract
A mathematical model for infectious disease epidemics with behaviour change and treatment is formulated and analysed. It is indicated that behaviour modification by the population has a significant impact on the dynamics of the disease. Moreover, an optimal control theory is applied to propose the best possible combination of efforts in controlling a disease. It is shown that it may not be necessary to continuously apply treatment at a full rate to eradicate the disease, if the effort is supported by effective behaviour modification strategies.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Behavior Therapy
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Botswana / epidemiology
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Communicable Diseases / epidemiology*
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Communicable Diseases / psychology
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Communicable Diseases / transmission
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Computer Simulation
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Epidemics / prevention & control
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Epidemics / statistics & numerical data
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / prevention & control
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HIV Infections / transmission
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Health Behavior
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods*
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Infection Control / statistics & numerical data
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Mathematical Concepts
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Models, Biological
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Models, Statistical
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Public Health Practice