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Lyme borreliosis awareness
J S Gray1, M Granström, M Cimmino
1Department of Environmental Resource Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University College, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.
Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie : International Journal of Medical Microbiology
|May 1, 1998
Summary
A new Lyme borreliosis leaflet and questionnaire were developed to boost public awareness. Feasibility studies confirmed the leaflet effectively increased knowledge in groups with low awareness of Lyme disease.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- Lyme borreliosis awareness is crucial for prevention and early detection.
- A need exists for standardized educational materials across Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an informational leaflet on Lyme borreliosis for the general public.
- To create a complementary questionnaire to measure awareness and assess educational campaign impact.
Main Methods:
- Development of a public-facing Lyme borreliosis information leaflet.
- Creation of a questionnaire to assess Lyme borreliosis awareness levels.
- Feasibility studies to test the questionnaire's ability to differentiate between groups and the leaflet's effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The questionnaire successfully identified predictable differences in awareness between various sample groups.
- The information leaflet demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing knowledge among individuals with lower baseline awareness.
- The developed materials provide a framework for broader European initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The Lyme borreliosis information leaflet is a valuable tool for public health education.
- The complementary questionnaire effectively measures awareness and can assess the impact of educational interventions.
- These resources support the development of consistent Lyme borreliosis awareness campaigns across Europe.