ISITS OF ENDEMICS AGENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMY IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND SANTANA DO IPANEMA-AL

Abstract

The focus of this study is to address the new forms and work habits of Endemic Agents in the municipality of Santana do Ipanema, located in the hinterland of Alagoano. The main objective of this study was to register the difficulties that agents of endemic diseases faced during visits during the covid-19 pandemic period. Addressing the visits of endemic agents during the covid-19 pandemic in the municipality and Santana do Ipanema-AL, it is justified because this is a current issue, which involves public health, control, and combat of endemic diseases. The present study consists of applied research, of an exploratory nature, with results treated in a qualitative and quantitative way, bringing together a literature review based on academic productions and content published by experts, for secondary data collection and surveys to support the theoretical framework, and a survey of primary data that was done through a semi-structured questionnaire, elaborated through Google Forms, and made available to the target audience. With the gathering of information throughout the research and analysis of the information, it was possible to conclude that during the Covid-19 pandemic, new challenges appeared during the routine and work of Endemic Agents, changing daily habits and adhering to prevention measures against Covid-19, preserving their health and that of the residents of the homes visited.