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A Murine Model of Dengue Virus-induced Acute Viral Encephalitis-like Disease
Published on: April 28, 2019
[Empowerment for dengue prevention and control]
Flor de María Cáceres-Manrique1, Celmira Vesga-Gómez, Mary Lupe Angulo-Silva
1Escuela de Medicina, Departamento de Salud Pública, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. flordemar200@yahoo.com
Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)
|July 15, 2011
Summary
Community empowerment for dengue prevention is low in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Findings suggest a need to stimulate community integration for successful dengue control and public health improvement.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Community Health
Background:
- Dengue poses a significant public health challenge globally.
- Effective dengue prevention and control necessitate community engagement and empowerment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess community empowerment levels regarding dengue prevention and control measures.
- To identify factors influencing community participation in dengue control initiatives in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three high-incidence dengue areas of Bucaramanga, Colombia, in 2008.
- The survey instrument underwent validation for face, content, and test-retest reliability (reproducibility 0.5–0.8).
- Trained medical students administered the survey house-to-house, collecting data on empowerment and providing dengue information.
Main Results:
- 930 individuals were surveyed; mosquito larvae were found in 26.1% of houses.
- Low empowerment levels were observed: 37.3% felt heard, 36.5% intended to act, 36.1% educated others.
- Limited engagement in organized efforts: 22.9% requested measures, 22.8% collaborated with neighbors, 5.9% involved in preventative activities, 3.1% led campaigns.
Conclusions:
- Community empowerment for dengue control remains low despite existing public health campaigns.
- There is a critical need to stimulate and integrate the community to enhance empowerment for effective dengue prevention and control.
- Future strategies should focus on fostering community participation and support for dengue control programs.
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