PERCEPTION OF RESIDENTS ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE IN HOUSEHOLD UNITS

Abstract

Currently, Chagas disease (CD) is an important public health, socio-environmental and socio-economic problem, since these insect vectors have adapted to a new ecological niche and as a zoonosis. Therefore, there is a need for prevention and control measures through the more vigorous participation of public policies and environmental policy to ensure the attention, confrontation and control of CD. Thus, this work is an integrative review of the literature that describes studies focused on the perception of residents about CD and its vectors in domiciled spaces, verifying what measures are being taken regarding the prevention and control of this disease. The 12 studies found showed knowledge about Chagas disease and its vectors, however, it is necessary to better understand human behavior, homes and the relationship that residents have with the environment and the spaces where they live.