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Cairus, Henrique

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“…Despite the consequent invisibility brought about by COVID-19 27 , healthcare professionals in the study understand the need to strengthen attention to leptospirosis in the municipality, providing greater care for those who have ceased to be assisted. This understanding is supported by the recognition of risk factors present in the municipality that favor leptospirosis contamination, such as rice cultivation and livestock farming 34,35 . In the analysis conducted by Teles et al, 3 , a high incidence of cases was observed between 2007 and 2019, justified by rice production, contact with production animals, and access to areas with synanthropic animals, such as those inhabiting the ecological reserve of Taim, near Santa Vitória do Palmar.…”

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Structural barriers in the prevention and control of leptospirosis in a municipality in southern Brazil: a qualitative study

SILVA,

BOHM,

HAGE

et al. 2024

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Background This article aimed to describe the structural barriers to the prevention and control of leptospirosis in a municipality in southern Brazil. Methodology A qualitative approach, specifically a case study design, was employed in this study conducted within primary care, surveillance, and management settings of a municipality. Thirty-three workers were selected through purposive sampling, and semi-structured individual interviews were conducted from August 2022 to March 2023. Data analysis followed a thematic sequential approach managed using the Etnograph program. In this stage, five categories were constructed, describing barriers related to leptospirosis knowledge and prevention measures, lack of training, insufficient infrastructure, inadequate human resources, absence of information production, and changes in the notification protocol. Results Through the identification of barriers, it was possible to highlight local healthcare access bottlenecks, which impact the management of leptospirosis cases and control efforts. Conclusions While the results may not be representative of the entire national territory, they can serve as a starting point for further studies on leptospirosis, prompting inquiries into its impact in areas with high disease risk and fostering the development of interventions on a larger scale.

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