Enhancing an Arbovirus Control System with Georeferencing and Geolocation Resources
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https://doi.org/10.19153/cleiej.29.4.3Keywords:
geographic information systems, arboviruses, health informatics, user centered designAbstract
Diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti, such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya, are a significant challenge for public health in Brazil. Geolocation and georeferencing are relevant resources to enhance information systems that support the surveillance and control of such diseases. Despite its importance, many current methods of surveillance and control still rely on manual, paper-based processes that are slow and prone to spatial inaccuracies. This work presents the integration of advanced georeferencing resources into the ``Controle Vetorial Paraná'' system, a technological solution designed to modernize entomological surveillance for the state of Paraná, Brazil. The proposed approach shifts the operational focus from individual property addresses to block-based polygons, overcoming the precision limitations of public geocoding services. Key features include the implementation of the Ray Casting algorithm for the mandatory geographic validation of field visits and the generation of dynamic heat maps for strategic decision-making. The solution was validated through user-centered design stages with health coordinators and endemic control agents. Results demonstrate that the transition to a polygon-based model, combined with a 35-meter GPS tolerance zone, significantly enhances the reliability of field data and streamlines the planning of blocking routes, providing a more precise and efficient tool for public health management. The experience reported in this work is worthwhile for a wide range of studies on applying georeferencing in information systems.
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