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MediSur
versión On-line ISSN 1727-897X
Resumen
FALCON HERNANDEZ, Arelys et al. Massive active population inquiry for COVID-19. Experience with medical science students. Cienfuegos, 2020. Medisur [online]. 2020, vol.18, n.3, pp. 381-387. Epub 02-Jun-2020. ISSN 1727-897X.
Foundation:
active inquiry allows an early health status diagnosis of population groups.
Objective:
to describe the process of active research in the population to detect possible cases of COVID-19. , carried out by students of medical sciences.
Methods:
prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study, carried out at the Cienfuegos University of Medical Sciences, Cuba, between March 19 and April 18, 2020 by 2,280 students and 142 teachers. Techniques: participatory observation and daily reports of research activity.
Results:
between 795 and 2,186 students have progressively participated in daily research activities, which ranged from 91-92% of the students called. On average, 61 189 homes were visited daily and 114 491 inhabitants were surveyed (28.13% of the total population); Out of these, 11 were positive and 27 were suspected of the disease. COVID-19 has not been reported among students.
Conclusion:
massive community active research has quadrupled in its first month and has contributed to the early detection of acute respiratory infections related to COVID-19 in the Cienfuegos province. The research process has been safe for students and teachers, who were trained in aspects related to disease transmission and biosecurity measures.
Palabras clave : coronavirus infections; mass screening; population surveillance; Primary Health Care.