Visceral leishmaniosis: a proposal for measuring the perception of health professionals in Uruguaiana (Rio Grande do Sul)
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https://doi.org/10.22239/2317-269x.02007Keywords:
Leishmaniasis, One Health, Public Health Policies, Health EducationAbstract
Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is considered one of the most relevant zoonoses in the Americas due to its high magnitude, wide geographic distribution, and high fatality rate. Objective: Evaluate the perception of health professionals regarding the occurrence of VL in Uruguaiana (RS). Method: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire from December 2016 to January 2017. Results: One hundred eighty-three health professionals participated in the study (one hundred thirty-six members of the Family Health Strategy, twenty endemic control agents and twenty-seven veterinarians). Health professionals’ perception deficiencies were identified regarding the epidemiology and symptomatology of the disease. Conclusions: This study showed weaknesses in the knowledge of health professionals about the epidemiology and symptoms of VL, which may impact the early detection of cases and, consequently, their favorable resolution. It is necessary to invest in training strategies on VL, aiming to correct gaps in knowledge and foster discussion on the subject.
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