ArticleMalaria journal2017
Social representations of malaria in the Guna indigenous population of Comarca Guna de Madungandi, Panama.
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- Social representations of malaria in a southern malian community: an ethnographic qualitative study.Malaria journal · 2022Article
- Anopheles drivers of persisting malaria transmission in Guna Yala, Panamá: an operational investigation.Malaria journal · 2021Article
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- Long-term transmission patterns and public health policies leading to malaria elimination in Panamá.Malaria journal · 2020Article
- Population Dynamics ofInsects · 2018Article
- Community-informed research on malaria in pregnancy in Monrovia, Liberia: a grounded theory study.Malaria journal · 2018Article
- Climatic fluctuations and malaria transmission dynamics, prior to elimination, in Guna Yala, República de Panamá.Malaria journal · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of the study was to recognize the social representation of the Guna indigenous population by identifying cultural elements related to malaria, in order to create an intercultural approach to any health intervention to control and prevent the disease.
methodsThis qualitative study has an anthropological focus that used participant observation, informal conversations, focus groups, interviews, in-depth interviews with key actors. Analyses included review, classification and categorization of interviews.
resultsMalaria within the Guna culture is in harmony with several cultural factors, such as magic, religion, beliefs, myths, and nature. The health system must include these factors in its intercultural approach to ensure the sustainability of anti-malarial intervention measures. Until this is not properly addressed, the Guna population of Madungandi will remain a permanent source of risk for malaria transmission in this region and for the rest of the country.
conclusionThe findings of this study contribute new variables that can facilitate an intercultural approach to improve the perception of malaria in the indigenous population of Comarca Guna de Madungandi, Panama.
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