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Revista de Salud Pública
Print version ISSN 0124-0064
Abstract
BENAVIDES-ARIAS, Diana and SOLER-TOVAR, Diego. Prospective evaluation of the initiatives against the zoonoses of Latin American countries. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.4, pp.1-. Epub Jan 23, 2023. ISSN 0124-0064. https://doi.org/10.15446/rsap.v23n4.88717.
Objective
To evaluate comparatively national-scale initiatives against zoonoses in LA countries through the adaptation of prospective evaluation.
Materials and Methods
The surveillance of events of interest in public health and the measures carried out were analyzed and the prospective evaluation method of Haegeman was adapted, with five criteria: evaluation, relevance, efficacy, timeliness and sustainability; they were specified and applied qualitatively to measure the achievement and effect of each of the initiatives; determining the effectiveness objectively and shortening the comparability time.
Results
The main objectives of zoonoses programs are to reduce morbidity and mortality, strengthen epidemiological surveillance and national capacity. Monitored events are classified into: viral, bacterial, parasitic and actions against poisonous animal bites and responsible pet ownership. Measures to control zoonoses include five activities: promotion, prevention, diagnosis, surveillance, and control. From the five criteria evaluated, it is inferred that the initiatives follow the recommendations of international regulations, include intersectoral collaboration and social co-responsibility, and are consistent with the objectives set and sustainable over time.
Conclusions
The prospective evaluation shows that the relevance of the programs is reflected in how the objectives are focused on the needs of society in the face of the risks of contagion of zoonotic diseases and the actions implemented collaboratively aim to generate a positive impact with society and the ecosystem.
Keywords : Disease prevention; communicable diseases; zoonoses; poverty; South America (source: MeSH, NLM).