Abstract
The objective of the research was to apply a training program in health
education to the community "Juan Pedro del Corral", Barinas municipality,
Barinas state, in the prevention of Chikungunya disease. The study responds
methodologically to the qualitative paradigm. The type of study in an action
research and field design. Seven (07) key informants were considered. The
technique and instrument used in the collection of the information was direct
observation and as an instrument an in-depth interview. The study allowed to
conclude: The vast majority of the interviewees have ignorance of Chikungunya
disease; as well as the transmitting agent. However, they handle the
knowledge that the transmitting agent is an infected mosquito. The informants
indicated that the symptoms of the disease are framed in headache, fever, rash
in the body and joint pains and the medications used to relieve it was
acetaminophen. They also reported that this disease is complicated by other
diseases. The training program for health represents an important aspect in the
development of the individual because it affects the integration and
participation of the environmental actions in which the individual develops. A
set of inherent activities was planned to improve, inform and educate the
community in the prevention of Chikungunya disease.
Keywords: training; health; disease.
Date Received: 17-10-2017
Date Acceptance: 17-01-2018
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Health Education Training Program on Chikungunya Disease