Determinants of intentions to prevent triatomine infestation based on the health belief model: An application in rural southern Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Control of triatomine infestation is a key strategy for the prevention of Chagas disease (CD). To promote this strategy, it is important to know which antecedents to behavioral change are the best to emphasize when promoting prevention.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine predictors for intention to prevent home infestation based on the Health Belief Model (HBM), a commonly used health intervention planning theory.

Materials & methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 112 heads of household in six communities with endemic and high rates of triatomine infestation in Loja province, Ecuador. The data was collected by a questionnaire including perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits to action, barriers to action, and self-efficacy.

SUBMITTER: Bates BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6991950 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature