ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2018
Using the health belief model to identify communication opportunities to prevent Chagas disease in Southern Ecuador.
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- Determinants of intentions to prevent triatomine infestation based on the health belief model: An application in rural southern Ecuador.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2020Article
- Home improvement and system-based health promotion for sustainable prevention of Chagas disease: A qualitative study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundChagas disease (CD) is a life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by triatomine bugs. Triatomine bugs inhabit poorly constructed homes that create multiple hiding spots for the bugs. Modifying the actual structure of a home, along with the homeowners' practices, can reduce triatomine infestation. This research was designed to collect culturally-relevant information to develop a health campaign to decrease risk of CD transmission by promoting home maintenance and better hygiene in rural communities of southern Ecuador. METHODS AND MAIN
findingsThe Health Belief Model (HBM) guided focus group discussions and the interpretation of the results. Four focus groups ranging from 4 to 10 participants were conducted between May and June 2014 in three communities of Loja province in Southern Ecuador. A thematic analysis was used to identify within the data related to perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy related to CD and its prevention. The results provide clear guidance for the development of Chagas-prevention messages.
conclusionData obtained emphasize the importance of standardizing messages presented to the communities for CD prevention. Messages should provide more information on the protective nature of the behaviors promoted for CD prevention; overcoming barriers such as cost and convenience, and build on facilitating factors, including community members' interest on quality of life, protection of their families, and relationship with the land.
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