Modified Ovitrap Model and Social Community System Study to Reduce Aedes aegypti Density in Pematang Siantar City
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- 10.2991/phico-16.2017.63How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Modified Ovitrap Model, Social Community Study
- Abstract
Based on data from Health Department of Pematangsiantar, its House Index (HI) was 65.7% This condition requires attention for the Aedes aegypti mosquito control with the use of egg traps (ovitrap). The ovitrap can be modified by adding abate or natural products such as chili as attractant. The research conducted in East Siantar Districts of Pematang Siantar City with two activities, namely ovitrap modification using abate, chili solution and untreated by using quasi experiment methods. The total sample of 40 houses analyzed by the McNemar test and analyzed the data collection of social studies. Based on the results of McNemar test toward control group (untreated) showed no association the existence of larva before it is treated with the presence of larvae on week I and II. In each group that used ovitrap abate and chilli solution there was a relationship between the presence of larvae before treatment with the presence of larvae on week I and II with a significant value, p = 0,001. Based on data from the community social study, mostly the respondents were knowledgeable and nice attitude. Modification ovitrap using abate and chili as attractants were effectively reduce the presence of mosquito larvae. It is necessary to continue the socialization and the development of other models ovitrap modifications.
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TY - CONF AU - Indra Chahaya S PY - 2016/12 DA - 2016/12 TI - Modified Ovitrap Model and Social Community System Study to Reduce Aedes aegypti Density in Pematang Siantar City BT - Proceedings of the 1st Public Health International Conference (PHICo 2016) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 324 EP - 329 SN - 2468-5739 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/phico-16.2017.63 DO - 10.2991/phico-16.2017.63 ID - ChahayaS2016/12 ER -