Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el cambio climático y el dengue en estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad Continental, Huancayo, 2024

Q2 Social Sciences

Educacion Medica Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101048

Luis Arellan-Bravo , Angie Romina Contreras Tovar , Valeria Evita Zevallos-Guerra , Gianella D. Vera-Gonzales , Grees D. Quispe Ochoa , Alfonso Gutiérrez-Aguado

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Abstract

Introduction

Climate change and dengue fever pose interconnected challenges to global public health. In Peru, the incidence of dengue has been increasing since 1990, reaching a historical peak in 2024. Despite the availability of treatment, it is essential to strengthen primary care by integrating knowledge and preventive attitudes into university education. This study analyzes the level of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices related to dengue and climate change among medical students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2024, surveying 172 randomly selected medical students from a total of 300. A validated questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic information, as well as data on knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices. Participants who scored above 80% of the total score were considered to have an adequate level in each evaluated category.

Results

Among the respondents, 58% were women, with an average age of 20.45 years. A total of 64.53% demonstrated an adequate level of knowledge about dengue, while 99.42% had sufficient knowledge about climate change. Although 65.70% exhibited favorable attitudes toward prevention, only 29.07% engaged in adequate preventive practices. A significant association was found between a good level of knowledge about dengue and the adoption of preventive practices (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Medical students have a good knowledge and attitude related to dengue and climate change but apply few preventive measures. It is essential to improve their training with workshops and practical activities. Policies in Peru have prioritized vector control, information campaigns and vaccination, but there are still challenges in terms of resources and sustainability. A multisectoral approach is required that includes sanitation and climate adaptation, aligning medical training with these challenges.

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Educacion Medica Social Sciences-Education

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期刊介绍： Educación Médica, revista trimestral que se viene publicando desde 1998 es editada desde enero de 2003 por la Fundación Educación Médica. Pretende contribuir a la difusión de los estudios y trabajos que en este campo se están llevando a cabo en todo el mundo, pero de una manera especial en nuestro entorno. Los artículos de Educación Médica tratarán tanto sobre aspectos prácticos de la docencia en su día a día como sobre cuestiones más teóricas de la educación médica. Así mismo, la revista intentará proporcionar análisis y opiniones de expertos de reconocido prestigio internacional.