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Low-literacy educational flipcharts improved knowledge of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and rheumatic fever (RF) in Brazil. The culturally adapted tools were well-accepted and led to significant knowledge gains among healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a significant cause of preventable death in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Effective health education is crucial for managing and reducing the RHD burden.
  • This study focused on high-burden areas in Brazil to address RHD prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptability of low-literacy educational flipcharts for RHD.
  • To assess knowledge gain regarding RHD and rheumatic fever (RF) among various populations.
  • To integrate educational tools into existing RHD screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of four culturally adapted, low-literacy flipcharts over three years.
  • Delivery of training and education to healthcare professionals, patients, community members, and school children.
  • Assessment via pre- and post-training surveys and knowledge tests, including a three-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Significant knowledge improvement (p < 0.01) in healthcare professionals regarding RF as RHD cause, penicillin G use, and prophylaxis.
  • High acceptance rates: 98% of respondents reported learning something new.
  • Strong intention to share knowledge: 94% planned to disseminate learnings.

Conclusions:

  • Low-literacy educational flipcharts are an effective tool for RHD education in Brazil.
  • The flipcharts were successfully integrated into RHD screening, demonstrating high acceptability.
  • Significant knowledge enhancement was observed, particularly among healthcare and education professionals.