Community participation in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> control: a sociological perspective on five years of research in the health area ‘‘26 de Julio’’, Havana, Cuba

Abstract

Empirical evidence from 5 years of research in the particular context of Cuba showed that moves towards community-based Aedes aegypti control are feasible. However, in order to be successful, community-based dengue prevention should be a social learning process, implying a transfer of power and responsibilities to local people. Actions undertaken must be oriented towards creating local capabilities, strengthening existing structures and organizations and promoting group work for learning participation from participation itself.