Challenges and countermeasures of forestry schistosomiasis control pro-grams in ecological priority of Yangtze River economic belt development / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Relevant projects carried out within the Yangtze River economic belt on the impact of schistosomiasis epidemic and transmission are important issues for ecological priority in the process of implementing the strategy. The key problems of schistosomiasis epidemic risk,epidemic happening repeatedly,difficulty of rehabilitating Oncomelania hupensis snail control and schistosomiasis prevention forest,lag of evaluation system and platform construction,lack of basic research,et al. were ana-lyzed in the Yangtze River economic belt taking ecological priority as the basis in this paper. Then corresponding countermea-sures to these challenges were put forward so as to provide the reference for the national forestry schistosomiasis control pro-grams,which include:execution of the comprehensive prevention and control strategy,scheming of the new round of forestry schistosomiasis control programs,strengthening schistosomiasis prevention and control,promoting productivity in existing forest-ry to consolidate and improve the achievements of previous forestry schistosomiasis control programs,and promoting the intensi-ty of technological innovation to improve the technological level of forestry schistosomiasis control programs.

[Challenges and countermeasures of forestry schistosomiasis control programs in ecological priority of Yangtze River economic belt development].

Relevant projects carried out within the Yangtze River economic belt on the impact of schistosomiasis epidemic and transmission are important issues for "ecological priority" in the process of implementing the strategy. The key problems of schistosomiasis epidemic risk, epidemic happening repeatedly, difficulty of rehabilitating Oncomelania hupensis snail control and schistosomiasis prevention forest, lag of evaluation system and platform construction, lack of basic research, et al. were analyzed in the Yangtze River economic belt taking "ecological priority" as the basis in this paper. Then corresponding countermeasures to these challenges were put forward so as to provide the reference for the national forestry schistosomiasis control programs, which include: execution of the comprehensive prevention and control strategy, scheming of the new round of forestry schistosomiasis control programs, strengthening schistosomiasis prevention and control, promoting productivity in existing forestry to consolidate and improve the achievements of previous forestry schistosomiasis control programs, and promoting the intensity of technological innovation to improve the technological level of forestry schistosomiasis control programs.

Análise do grau de implantação (GI) do programa de controle da esquistossomose mansônica (PCE) em um município endêmico do estado de Sergipe, Brasil / Implementation extent (IE) analysis of a schistosomiasis control program (SCP) in an endemic town in Sergipe, Brazil

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Introducción/objetivo: la esquistosomiasis es endémica en varias regiones de Brasil, principalmente en el noreste, y tiene un fuerte impacto en la salud pública. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar el grado de implantación (GI) del Programa de Control de la Esquistosomiasis (PCE) en un municipio de la región centro-sur de Sergipe (Brasil).

Método: la investigación se dividió en dos etapas: inicialmente se realizó un estudio ecológico mediante encuestas al lado de las indicaciones PCE; y en el segundo, se hizo un estudio descriptivo, exploratorio y cuantitativo a través de cuestionarios. Se utilizó el modelo lógico validado por Quinino et al. (2010), el análisis de la dimensión de la estructura (recursos materiales, el trabajo en equipo y la cualificación profesional de los indicadores de cobertura) y proceso (definición epidemiológica, control de mariscos, saneamiento y educación para la salud, SISPCE, la vigilancia epidemiológica y los indicadores de cobertura). Resultados: la esquistosomiasis es considerada endémica en la región, con tasas de infección de 2,0 a 4,1% entre los años 2007 a 2011. La ciudad presenta un IG de 50, clasificado como no implantado, no realiza delimitación epidemiológica, ni acciones de malacología y tiene mala calificación profesional. El componente indicador de cobertura mostró un porcentaje muy bajo en comparación con el número de personas que trabajan. Conclusión: se concluye que existe una debilidad por el cumplimiento de las normas y de recomendaciones del Ministerio de Salud para el control efectivo de la esquistosomiasis en el municipio.

Abstract:

Introduction/purpose: schistosomiasis is endemic in a number of Brazilian regions, particularly in Northeastern ones, and has a major impact on public health. We aimed at analyzing implementation extent (IE) of a schistosomiasis control program (SCP) in a town in Central-Southern Sergipe, Brazil. Methods: a two-step study was conducted: Firstly, an ecological study was carried out by means of a survey on SCP indications; and secondly, a descriptive study was performed using exploratory and quantitative questionnaires. The logical model validated by Quinino et al. (2010) was used, with an analysis of structural dimension (material resources, team working and professional qualifications for coverage markers) and process (epidemiological definition, seafood control, sanitation and health education, SISPCE, epidemiological surveillance and coverage markers). Results: schistosomiasis is considered to be endemic in the region with infection rates achieving 2.0 to 4.1% in 2007-2011. The town shows a IE value 50, corresponding to a non-introduced level, does not perform epidemiological delimitation or malacology initiatives, and has poor professional qualification. The coverage metric component showed a very low rate compared to the number of dedicated workers. Conclusion: compliance with regulations and recommendations by Health Ministry regarding effective control of schistosomiasis in the town appears to be weak.

Introdução: a esquistossomose é uma doença endêmica em várias regiões do Brasil, principalmente, na região Nordeste, e possui forte impacto para a saúde pública. O estudo objetivou analisar o grau de implantação (GI) do Programa Controle da Esquistossomose (PCE) em um município da região centro-sul de Sergipe, Brasil. Método: a pesquisa envolveu dois momentos: inicialmente foi realizado um estudo ecológico através do levantamento de dados secundários do PCE; no segundo, realizou-se um estudo descritivo, exploratório e quantitativo através da aplicação de questionários. Foi utilizado o modelo lógico validado por Quinino et al. (2010), analisando a dimensão estrutura (recursos materiais, equipe de trabalho e indicadores de cobertura de habilitação profissional) e processo (delimitação epidemiológica, controle do molusco, saneamento e educação em saúde, SISPCE, vigilância epidemiológica e indicadores de cobertura). Resultados: a esquistossomose foi considerada endêmica na região, com as taxas de infecção de 2,0 a 4,1%, entre os anos de 2007 a 2011. O município apresentou um GI de 50 pontos, classificado como não implantado; não realiza delimitação epidemiológica; não realiza ações de malacologia e possui uma habilitação profissional deficiente. O componente indicador de cobertura evidenciou um percentual muito baixo em relação ao número de pessoas trabalhadas. Conclusão: conclui-se que existe uma fragilidade quanto ao cumprimento das normas e recomendações do Ministério da Saúde para um efetivo controle da esquistossomose no município.