Agentes de combate a endemias: um olhar sobre a atuação profissional

Abstract

Objective: To quantitatively analyze the activities of Endemic Disease Control Agents (ACEs) in Brazil’s Central-West Region (Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul). Method: This exploratory descriptive study used a quantitative approach to examine numerical data based on pre-established variables. Data from ACEs in the region were collected in early 2023 and analyzed using basic statistical methods. Results and Discussion: The study highlights the essential role of ACEs in preventing and controlling arboviruses, reinforcing the Unified Health System (SUS). Their work is crucial in mitigating public health risks and strengthening disease surveillance efforts. Conclusion: Despite regulatory advances, ACEs still face a lack of recognition and appreciation. A major limitation of the study was the scarcity of recent, high-quality research in the field, underscoring the need for further investigations. The findings contribute to identifying improvements in working conditions and public health strategies.