Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Perceptions of the Eco-Bio-Social Determinants of Dengue Transmission in Sao Paulo, Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease prevalent in Latin America and the Caribbean. Transmission is determined by ecological, biological and social (eco-bio-social) factors. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions of dengue's eco-bio-social factors among at-risk populations is essential for dengue prevention. We used the Ecohealth approach to investigate the socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with dengue knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions among residents of São Paulo.

Methods

We conducted a concurrent nested mixed-methods study between May and November 2024 using an online knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions survey, focus group discussions and Photovoice activity. Quantitative data were analysed using

SUBMITTER: Barkhad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12775896 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature