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Joenilton Oliveira Bonfim1, Carlos Darwin Gomes da Silveira1, Barbara Vidigal Braga2
1Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Higher Education School of Health Sciences (ESCS), Brasília, Brazil.
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
|December 17, 2024
Summary
This study in a Brazilian quilombola community found high adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures despite limited information from healthcare professionals. Effective communication is crucial for vulnerable populations to combat misinformation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Social vulnerability is key in public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Understanding community-specific perceptions and practices is vital for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate COVID-19 perceptions and practices in a Brazilian quilombola community.
- To assess adherence to preventive measures and identify factors influencing them.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey administered to adult representatives in a Brazilian quilombola household in July 2021.
- Data collected from 188 households on COVID-19 knowledge, practices, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 45.2% felt inadequately informed by healthcare professionals.
- High adherence to preventive measures (masks, sanitiser, vaccination) was observed.
- Higher education correlated with increased COVID-19 diagnosis; TV/radio information correlated with reduced diagnosis. Marriage increased adherence, while internet use decreased it.
Conclusions:
- Substantial adherence to protective measures occurred despite communication gaps.
- Preventive measures are critical for vulnerable populations with limited healthcare access.
- Effective communication strategies are needed to combat misinformation, especially from social media.
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