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[Climate change and vector-borne diseases. From knowledge to action].
Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo1, Leticia García Mochón1, Ainhoa Ruiz Azarola2
1Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada, España; Observatorio de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Andalucía, Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Granada, España.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|November 25, 2022
Summary
Climate change impacts Andalusia, altering vector-borne disease patterns. This study co-creates public knowledge translation strategies for integrated vector management across different age groups.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Andalusia faces heightened climate change vulnerability, impacting vector populations and disease epidemiology.
- Climate change influences vector dynamics, pathogens, reservoirs, and hosts, shifting disease patterns.
- Integrated vector management requires robust public engagement and action.
Purpose:
- To design a knowledge translation strategy on climate change and vector-borne diseases for the public.
- To utilize transdisciplinary co-creation and the World Café method for strategy development.
- To address public understanding and action across adults, adolescents, and schoolchildren.
Summary:
- The study outlines the initial phase of a public knowledge translation strategy using participatory methods.
- Transdisciplinary co-creation and World Café discussions engaged diverse age groups on climate change and vector-borne diseases.
- Key messages for action, knowledge product formats, and potential implementers were identified.
Impact:
- Aims to translate climate change knowledge into actionable public health strategies.
- Facilitates integrated vector management for disease control in vulnerable regions.
- Empowers different age demographics to participate in addressing climate-sensitive diseases.
Keywords:
Actitudes y práctica en saludAttitudesBiomedicalCambio climáticoClimate changeComunicación interdisciplinariaConocimientosEnfermedades transmitidas por vectoresHealth knowledgeInterdisciplinary communicationInvestigación en medicina traslacionalPracticeTransferencia de conocimientosTranslational scienceVector-borne diseasesMore Related Videos
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