Awareness
Is there an immediate concern within our community about the risk posed by hepatitis B virus?
What are the community’s immediate concerns and can these be broadened/linked to hepatitis B virus?
Does the community understand and are they aware of how hepatitis B virus affects them?
Motivation
Does motivation exist in our community to increase testing and vaccination for hepatitis B virus?
Is there an interest to work together on this issue?
Small Geographic Area
Is the focus for our efforts within a defined and manageable geographic area?
Do the people we need to reach identity themselves as belonging to the same community?
Flexibility and Adaptability
Are community members open to change?
Do community norms, language, and culture place rigid restrictions on problem solving and task accomplishment?
Preexisting Social Cohesion
Is there a stable population of people to work with?
What groups are not well connected?
What are the commonly held values?
Ability to Discuss, Reach Consensus, and Cooperate
Does this community have a history of working together to solve problems or help people?
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