Dengue: risk factors and prevention strategies from a health education perspective

Abstract

This article was developed to study dengue fever, its risk factors, and prevention strategies through health education. Dengue fever, a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can be prevented by eliminating breeding grounds in stagnant water and protecting oneself from mosquito bites. Factors such as the accumulation of discarded containers, unprotected housing, warm climates, and lack of potable water amplify the risk. Health education focused on eliminating breeding grounds and identifying symptoms is the primary control strategy. This research employed a participatory scientific research method, utilizing bibliographic research techniques that form the basis for designing and comparing different aspects of the topic. It is characterized by the use of secondary data as a source of information and surveys conducted by administering a questionnaire to a sample of people. This approach was used to test a hypothesis or discover a solution to the problem and to identify, in the most methodical way possible, a set of testimonies that could fulfill the established purpose. This study has evaluated dengue, its factors and prevention strategies from a health education perspective. This includes all people without exception who provide support, whether they are volunteers or students in this discipline or dedicated to research in any branch of health.