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[Dengue prevention: focus on information].

Márcia de Freitas Lenzi1, Lea Camillo Coura

  • 1Departamento de Ciências Sociais, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro. mlenzi@ensp.fiocruz.br

Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|August 31, 2004
PubMed
Summary

During a 2002 dengue epidemic in Rio de Janeiro, public health campaigns distributed pamphlets to guide prevention. Analysis revealed this information, though repeated, requires revision for effective community action against dengue.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • A significant dengue epidemic occurred in Rio de Janeiro during early 2002.
  • Community involvement in eliminating vector breeding sites was promoted by health authorities.
  • Extensive public information campaigns aimed to guide preventive actions against dengue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the content of the three most widely distributed pamphlets during the 2002 Rio de Janeiro dengue epidemic.
  • To understand how this information influenced public perception and prevention strategies for dengue.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and identify areas for improvement in public health messaging regarding dengue.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of three primary dengue pamphlets distributed in Rio de Janeiro city.

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  • Examination of the information provided to the public regarding dengue disease representation and prevention.
  • Assessment of the repetition and clarity of the public health messages.

    • Main Results:

    • The distributed pamphlets contained information intended to guide public preventive actions against dengue.
    • The analysis focused on how this information shaped the public's understanding and approach to dengue prevention.
    • Despite repeated dissemination, the study suggests the information needs revision.

    Conclusions:

    • Public health pamphlets play a role in shaping disease representation and prevention efforts.
    • Information provided during public health crises, even when repeated, may require updates and revisions.
    • Continuous evaluation of health communication materials is essential for effective epidemic control.