Papel da educação ambiental na mitigação dos impactos das inundações na saúde pública: estudo de caso no bairro Nkobe, Município da Matola (2020-2022)

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the role of environmental education in mitigating of the impacts of floods on public health in the Nkobe neighborhood in the period 2020-2022. A research is qualitative and has a descriptive-exploratory nature, in which a sample was collected of 30 participants and the following methodological procedures were used: review bibliography, semi-structured interview and observation. The results show that the population of the Nkobe neighborhood is exposed to waterborne diseases (DVH) with highlighting malaria, cholera, diarrhea, leptospirosis, fevers, injuries and stress. Having identified as influencing factors: high water table, poor sanitation, soil impermeability, occupation of water lines and lack of feasibility study. At the regarding the contribution of environmental education (EA) in mitigating the impacts of floods in the public health of the neighborhood, some activities were highlighted that aim to mitigate the impacts of floods, although temporary and not very effective, as the environmental education is carried out implicitly, so if there was a combination of strategies with EA actions in order to support the activities that have been developed, the results could be satisfactory and lasting. Therefore, the study proposed the following environmental education strategies (EEA): mobilization, awareness and environmental awareness, creation of interest groups and cleaning days, as It is believed that these can determine and favorably impact the quality of life and maintenance of public health in Nkobe neighborhood(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)