Knowledge and practices related to dengue and its vector: a community-based study from Southeast Brazil
AUTOR(ES)
Alves, Adorama Candido, Fabbro, Amaury Lelis dal, Passos, Afonso Dinis Costa, Carneiro, Ariadne Fernanda Tesarin Mendes, Jorge, Tatiane Martins, Martinez, Edson Zangiacomi
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-04
RESUMO
Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the knowledge of users of primary healthcare services living in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, about dengue and its vector. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 605 people was conducted following a major dengue outbreak in 2013. RESULTS: Participants with higher levels of education were more likely to identify correctly the vector of the disease. CONCLUSIONS: The results emphasize the relevance of health education programs, the continuous promotion of educational campaigns in the media, the role of the television as a source of information, and the importance of motivating the population to control the vector.
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