Percepção ambiental dos moradores do bairro Nkobe sobre a drenagem das águas pluviais como mecanismo de redução de casos da malária

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze the environmental perceptions of the residents of Bairro Nkobe about rainwater drainage as a mechanism for reducing malaria cases, with the aim of deficient planning and the natural characteristics of the area, which range from the high level from the water table to the vulnerability of the zone itself. Because of this, the environment has been conceived in different ways with its socio-spatial constructions and diverse cultures, where various explanations emerge as a way of understanding the same, and each day new environmental education methodologies as a way to carry out their practice and achieve results satisfactory. One of these methodologies is environmental perception, with a view to enabling the understanding of the different ways of conceiving the environment, in addition to being able to diagnose, predict and develop potential underserved communities. This study adopted a theoretical-empirical character that consisted of observation, collecting, interpretation and analysis of the information collected. The sampling used was for convenience, where 5 blocks of the neighborhood were selected and in each block we worked with 3 residents, the heads of the blocks of the selected areas and 1 technician of the city council of the city of Matola, as a way to achieve the objectives set. As for the methodological-technical procedures, the research was based on observation, review bibliography and use of semi-structured interview. From this research, it was found that the causes of deficient rainwater drainage are: the lack of a feasibility study in the within the territorial planning of the neighborhood, the unrestrained construction by the residents ignoring the signs of water passing through the neighborhood, the removal of vegetation cover for housing construction and the most aggravating is the lack of a drainage system efficient. Regarding the importance of DAP, it is perceived that it is important because it guarantees the environmental well-being and good living between residents and the environment, as it prevents there are losses in public health and in the state coffers, with this, the main strategy used to minimizing this problem is the education of residents.