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Community-serving research addressing climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases
Luis Fernando Chaves1, Mariel D Friberg2, Mercedes Pascual3
1Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health and Department of Geography, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama.
The Lancet. Planetary Health
|May 10, 2024
Summary
Climate change exacerbates vector-borne disease disparities. Community-engaged research, where local populations partner with scientists, is crucial for developing effective disease transmission reduction tools.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Public health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Climate change disproportionately affects vector-borne disease transmission across populations.
- Environmental changes impact disease vector biology and transmission dynamics.
- Social inequities exacerbate these health disparities and limit access to control tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for community-engaged research in vector-borne disease control.
- To outline principles for developing actionable, hypothesis-driven research that serves affected communities.
- To address the uneven impacts of climate change on disease transmission.
Main Methods:
- This Personal View outlines five guiding principles for research practice.
- Emphasis on equal partnership between local communities and scientists.
- Focus on developing and implementing community-driven research projects.
Main Results:
- Community-centered research can bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical application.
- Collaborative approaches ensure research outcomes are relevant and actionable for affected populations.
- This model aims to improve community health by directly addressing local needs.
Conclusions:
- Equitable, community-partnered research is essential for effective vector-borne disease management in the context of climate change.
- Integrating local knowledge and priorities into scientific endeavors is key to reducing transmission.
- This approach fosters trust and empowers communities to improve their health outcomes.
