학술논문
A Mental Models Approach to Assessing Public Understanding of Zika Virus, Guatemala.
Document Type
Letter
Source
Subject
*MENTAL models theory (Communication)
*ZIKA virus
*PUBLIC health
*INFECTIOUS disease transmission
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Language
ISSN
1080-6040
Abstract
Mental models are cognitive representations of phenomena that can constrain efforts to reduce infectious disease. In a study of Zika virus awareness in Guatemala, many participants referred to experiences with other mosquitoborne diseases during discussions of Zika virus. These results highlight the importance of past experiences for Zika virus understanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]