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GEOSPATIAL MONITORING OF MOSQUITOES OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PINHEIRO, MARANHÃO, BRAZIL, TROUGH CITIZEN SCIENCE AND GLOBE PROGRAM PROTOCOLS
Organization(s):UFMA - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO MARANHÃO
Country:Brazil
Student(s):Carla Cristina Rodrigues Gomes; Saulo Pereira Fróes; Bruno Lucas Cirqueira Cunha; Roure Santos Ribeiro; Hilton Costa Louzeiro; Suzanna de Sousa Silva; João Paulo Tenório da Silva Santos; Aline Bessa Veloso, Aslei Andrade da Silva, Adilson Matheus; Ailson Gomes Araujo; Daianny Rackelly Martins E Martins; Jamilly De Jesus Pereira Rodrigues; Livia Maria Pinto Oliveira; Pablo Mickael Martins Ribeiro; Ramon Vinicius Mendes Pinheiro; Sarah Khevenny Ribeiro Costa; Hennry Pyettro Campos Mendes; Jhoseph David Dos Santos Silva; João Davi de Araújo Carvalho; Maria Clara Castro Azevedo; Maria Luisa Lisboa Ribeiro; Thiago Souza Soares; Wenderson Pereira da Silva; Michel Jeferson Pinheiro Pereira
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Member(s):João Santos
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Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Mosquitoes
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-30
In Brazil, diseases transmitted by arthropod vectors are considered a serious public health issue, particularly in tropical regions characterized by inadequate sanitation and unplanned urbanization. The municipality of Pinheiro, in the state of Maranhão, presents environmental conditions favorable to the proliferation of these vectors due to its climate and geographic characteristics. This study presents the results of a geospatial monitoring effort conducted in the municipality, using GLOBE Program guidelines to identify, analyze, and map mosquito breeding sites of epidemiological importance.This report aims to present the outcomes of geospatial monitoring of mosquitoes of epidemiological relevance carried out in Pinheiro, Maranhão, Brazil, using GLOBE Program protocols, with particular emphasis on the Mosquito Habitat Mapper. The study was conducted with guided student participation within a citizen science framework, integrating educational activities, field surveys, environmental data recording, and spatial analysis of the collected data.The methodology was based on the systematic identification of artificial breeding sites, the recording of environmental variables, and the georeferencing of monitored locations using the GLOBE Observer application. The collected data enabled the construction of thematic maps and heat maps, contributing to the visualization of the spatial distribution of breeding sites within the urban territory.The results revealed a heterogeneous distribution of mosquito breeding sites, with higher concentrations observed in areas characterized by high urban density, accumulation of solid waste, and inadequate water storage practices. Spatial analysis demonstrated the presence of critical zones for mosquito proliferation, reinforcing the relevance of geospatial tools in supporting environmental surveillance and vector control actions. The study highlights the strategic value of integrating community participation and scientific education with GLOBE protocols, consolidating this approach as an innovative tool for public health surveillance.