Experimental study of model for DHF prevention and control based on community participation and use of mesocyclops
- Author:
Tien Kim Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dengue fever
- MeSH:
Dengue;
therapeutics;
Copepoda
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2002;12(1):21-27
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A model of close cooperation between local administration, schools and health services in steering the preventive activities proved to be suitable and applicable. Regular visits to households were made by volunteers who checked water containers, sewage and provided health education to the community. A one year of survey after the intervention showed that: 87% of the interviewed people in this area had reasonable knowledge on DHF and DHF prevention, and 80% of the households used mesocyclops. Breteau index and mosquito density index decreased considerably
