Community Engagement Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Risk Factors in Dengue Transmission, with a Focus on Climate, Environment, Society, and Culture

The document argues that traditional vector control for dengue is insufficient in Latin America due to climate change, urbanization, and social inequality. It advocates for a transdisciplinary approach that combines statistical climate models with community co-creation to develop sustainable, culturally relevant prevention strategies.

• Traditional vector control strategies in cities like Córdoba and Santa Marta have been ineffective because they ignore household practices, structural conditions, and the need for sustained community involvement, particularly in warmer and more variable climates.
• Climate variables, including temperature, precipitation, and urban vegetation, allow for the prediction of dengue risk several weeks in advance, which enables the implementation of early warning systems.
• While there is general awareness of how to prevent dengue, actual implementation is hindered by fragmented information, access to water, and socioeconomic conditions. Youth are identified as critical advocates for preventive practices within their neighborhoods and homes.

APA

Estallo, E., & Camacho, D. (n.d.). Community Engagement Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Risk Factors in Dengue Transmission, with a Focus on Climate, Environment, Society, and Culture. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-12_en.pdf

Chicago

Estallo, Elizabet, and Doriam Camacho. Community Engagement Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Risk Factors in Dengue Transmission, with a Focus on Climate, Environment, Society, and Culture. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, n.d. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-12_en.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{estallondcommunity, author = {Estallo, Elizabet and Camacho, Doriam}, title = {{Community Engagement Strategy for the Prevention and Management of Risk Factors in Dengue Transmission, with a Focus on Climate, Environment, Society, and Culture}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-12_en.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }