Dengue in Brazil and Colombia: a study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
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Introduction This study was conducted in Brazil and Colombia,where dengue is endemic and vector control programs use chemical insecticides. Methods We identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices about dengue and determined the infestation levels of Aedes aegypti in one Brazilian and four Colombian communities. Results The surveys show knowledge of the vector, but little knowledge about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Vector infestation indices show Brazil to have good relative control, while Colombia presents a high transmission risk. Conclusions Given the multidimensionality of dengue control, vertical control strategies are inadequate because they deny contextualized methods, alternative solutions, and local empowerment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
دوره 47 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014