High awareness, inadequate practices: a cross-sectional KAP study on Chagas disease in an endemic Venezuelan community
Despite generally high awareness, a critical disconnect exists between knowledge and protective behaviours in this endemic community. Specific vulnerabilities, including poor understanding of oral and congenital transmission routes and lower knowledge among women of reproductive age, pose significant risks. These findings underscore the need for targeted, evidence-based educational interventions that move beyond general awareness to address specific behavioural barriers and protect vulnerable groups.
Authors
- Óscar D. Omaña‐Ávila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4505-215X)
- Iván A Escalante-Pérez
- David A. Forero‐Peña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8065-8464)
- Daniela L. Mendoza-Millán
- Fhabián S. Carrión‐Nessi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4415-8646)
- Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3139-7480)
- Mario A Dubuc-Ponte
- Daniela I Castro-Betancourt
- Rachell A Molina-Mendoza
- Alejandro M Loreto-Rodrigues
- Juan C Gomes-González
- Grecia de J Erimee-Vieira
- Juan M Contreras-Rengifo
- Vanessa C Sande-Mujica
- Mariana de J de Marchis-Vento
- René Haddad-Soto
Institutions
- Universidad Central de Venezuela (VE)
- Universidad de Navarra (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00868-5
- Primary Topic
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00