Knowledge and awareness on vector-borne diseases: a pending subject for the Spanish society?

• Published in: Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra Vol. 47; no. 2
• Main Authors: Gonzálvez, Moisés, Asensio, María Del Mar, Muñoz-Hernández, Clara, Ruiz de Ybáñez, Rocío
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Spain Gobierno de Navarra. Departamento de Salud 30.08.2024
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Original; Risk Factors; Spain; Surveys and Questionnaires; Vector Borne Diseases - epidemiology; Vector Borne Diseases - prevention & control; Young Adult; Spain

To evaluate the level of knowledge and risk perception regarding vector-borne diseases in the Spanish society and identify the risk factors associated with the level of understanding. An online survey was conducted between January and May 2021, targeting Spanish adults. The survey consisted of 11 qu...