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[Public knowledge and attitudes concerning dengue in the Municipality of São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil, 2004]
Vicente Silva Gonçalves Neto1, Silvio Gomes Monteiro, Azizedite Guedes Gonçalves
1Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, São Luís, Brasil. vicente.neto@anvisa.gov.br
Abstract:
A sample survey with 843 interviews in São Luís, Maranhão State, Brazil was conducted to assess community knowledge and concepts regarding dengue. The population's understanding and its socioeconomic, health, and environmental conditions were evaluated. Potential vector breeding sites were found in all the areas surveyed. Media (TV, radio, etc.) were the most important source of public information on the disease. However, a gap was observed between knowledge and attitudes towards vector prevention. Strategies are also needed to involve the population in more effective prevention of vector proliferation, thus helping control the disease in São Luís.
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