Diagnóstico educativo como ferramenta para prevenção da leptospirose com produtores rurais do municipío de Imperatriz-Maranhão

Abstract

The objective of this research was to carry out an Educational Diagnosis as a tool for Leptospirosis Control with rural producers in the municipality of Imperatriz, in the State of Maranhão, in order to identify the socioeconomic, cultural profile, attitudes, behaviors and detect the degree of knowledge of producers about Leptospirosis, such as: symptoms, health management, transmission, vaccines, control, prevention, among other issues. The research comprised a crosssectional study, using qualitative and quantitative methodology, based on structured, unstructured interviews and direct observations. To carry out the study, 89 producers were interviewed. Subsequently, data analysis was carried out, from which it was concluded that (61%) is over 51 years old, with a low level of education, (80%) of the interviewees do not participate in associative entities, with a preference for listening to radio Native FM by morning, I watched TV in the evening, prefer to receive information through lectures, are generally unaware of the disease Leptospirosis in animals, as well as zoonosis, form of transmission, prevention, vaccination and damage caused by it. After the completion of this study, it was noted that the educational diagnosis is a good tool to help in the construction of educational projects that can be worked with rural producers, and should be used constantly by the Animal Health Defense professionals. As a final product of this study, a folder was elaborated for the rural producer approaching information about the cause, damages, transmission and control of Leptospirosis - a contagious disease in animals and that also harms human health.