Modeling the Influence of Rural Community InformationDissemination Centers in the transmission dynamics ofCholera

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In this study, we formulate and analyze a deterministic compartmentalmodel of the Susceptible–Infected–Recovered–Bacteria type to assess the impact of Rural CommunityInformation Dissemination Centers (RCIDCs) on cholera transmission dynamics. The model accountsfor both direct human-to-human transmission and indirect transmission via contaminated environmen-tal reservoirs. An awareness parameter is introduced to quantify the effect of RCIDCs on reducingtransmission through behavioral change and improved hygiene practices. Analytical expressions forthe basic reproduction number are derived, and the local and global stability properties of the disease-free and endemic equilibria are investigated. Numerical simulations and sensitivity analyses revealthat enhanced public health awareness significantly mitigates disease transmission. These findingsunderscore the critical role of information dissemination and communication-based interventions incontrolling cholera outbreaks in vulnerable communities. Cholera Information dissemination Community awareness Basic reproduction number Stability analysis Public health dynamics Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 17 Oct, 2025 Read the published version in Quality & Quantity → Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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