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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 213-236 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Journal of Mathematical Biology |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Modelling and Simulation
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Applied Mathematics
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