Socioeconomic profile and perceptions of Chagas disease in indigenous communities of the Paraguayan Chaco

ConclusionThere is no knowledge about Chagas disease in these communities because of different factors, including not associating symptoms with the disease, the predominance of ethnic languages, which limit the education process, and lack of access to public health. National Chagas Program efforts should be complemented by other programs with health education and improved learning conditions based on a comprehensive approach according to the rights and specific cultural characteristics of these populations.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research