Schall V T
Departamento de Biologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 1995 Mar-Apr;90(2):229-34. doi: 10.1590/s0074-02761995000200018.
In recent years, the strategy for the control of schistosomiasis has placed increased emphasis on the role of health education, public information, and communication. This should, not only bring about specific changes in behavior aiming at disease prevention, but also stimulate participation of the community in health programs. Beyond this, it is desirable that both community members and researchers should seek better life conditions through a transformative social action. The present paper addresses these concerns; first, by critically reviewing some health education programs that were developed in Brazil, and, secondly, by analyzing and suggesting ways to improve this area.
近年来，血吸虫病控制策略越来越重视健康教育、公共信息和传播的作用。这不仅应带来旨在预防疾病的特定行为改变，还应激发社区参与健康项目。除此之外，社区成员和研究人员都应通过变革性社会行动寻求更好的生活条件。本文探讨了这些问题：首先，批判性地回顾巴西开展的一些健康教育项目；其次，分析并提出改进该领域的方法。
