Browsing by Autor "F. Morales"

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Información que poseen los habitantes de una comunidad venezolana acerca de la tuberculosis
(Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, 2018) F. Morales; Nelson Rivera; Luis Cano; Asdrúbal Antonio Velasco Cañas
The present article of investigation had as aim investigate the information it brings over of the tuberculosis (TBC), which there possess the inhabitants of the community “Santa Cecilia “ of Maracaibo, state Zulia, Venezuela. It was a study of descriptive type, with design of field and of transverse court. The population was shaped by 150 major subjects of age. An instrument designed with options of response type dichotomously (If-Not), structured in 4 parts: information of the services partner sanitary of the community, information about the generalities of the TBC, brings over of the factors of risk and of the preventive measures. Results: 100% thought that it possesses the services of urban bathroom, drinkable water and public transport and his functioning was satisfying the needs of the population, unlike the welfare service (55%) and educational center (52%) that were not expiring. The information brings over of the generalities of the TBC it was moderately good with 49%; on the factors of risk for the health was considered to be relatively good (57%) and for 59% the information was adapted as for the measures to anticipate the appearance of the disease. Conclusion: the information that there were possessing the inhabitants of the community “Santa Cecilia” brings over of the TBC itwas moderately good, since in the main they knew the generalities of the disease, the factors of risk and some measures of prevention.
Zoonotic Diseases and Wildlife in Latin America: A Necessity for Implementing the One Health Approach
(CAB International Publishing, 2025) María Teresa Solís-Soto; Caroline Kuhn; Denise Siqueira de Carvalho; Carlos R. Vásquez‐Almazán; María Soledad Burrone; C. E. Navia; M. Adler; Dennis Martin Mendez Heredia; F. Morales; Luciana Salini Abrahão Pires
Approximately 60% of all emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) events in humans are attributed to zoonotic origins, with most originating in wildlife, where wildlife trade and consumption represent significant risk factors. Latin America is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world and faces considerable challenges in terms of wildlife preservation. Previous efforts to control wildlife trade and consumption practices worldwide have primarily focused on conservation, overlooking the health component when developing behavioral change programs. Similarly, some initiatives overlooked the needs and characteristics of local communities, making it necessary to consider a unifying and integrative approach such as the One Health approach. This study employed multicenter and mixed-methods approaches, including a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey, interviews with key actors, focus group discussions, and participatory community-based action. By identifying the main drivers in urban and rural communities across Latin America, we co-construct strategies tailored to the local context with the communities to educate, raise awareness of zoonotic risk and wildlife conservation practices, and ultimately change behavior within the population. The project involved interdisciplinary and participatory work between the project team, local authorities, and community representatives, with One Health approach. This collaboration enabled us to identify local issues that impact human, animal, and environmental health and implement actions aimed at reducing the risk of zoonotic diseases and promoting biodiversity conservation.