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3 articles for “mosquito control measures”
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Knowledge and Practice of Rural Population Regarding Mosquito Control Measures: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: The research aimed to evaluate the understanding and implementation of mosquito control strategies among the rural inhabitants in specific wards of the Athirampuzha panchayath. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives: evaluate the understanding of mosquito control measures among the rural population, analyze the implementation of mosquito control measures by the rural population, and investigate potential correlations between the rural population's knowledge of mosquito control measures and various demographic …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Environmental and Sanitation Challenges and Their Role in Malaria Transmission: A Case Study of Duport Road Community, Paynesville City, Liberia
Abstract: Introduction: Environmental sanitation plays a crucial role in controlling malaria transmission, yet several factors continue to impede its effectiveness, particularly in communities with poor waste management and drainage systems. This study explores the factors that hinder proper environmental sanitation and their association with the spread of malaria among residents of Duport Road Community, Paynesville City, Liberia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, gathering data from 400 participants—both men and …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue Fever Co-infection
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) are two significant pathogenic viruses that can cause severe encephalitis. Dengue and Japanese encephalitis are vector-borne illnesses.Arboviruses that are carried by mosquitoes are significant India's causes of death and morbidity The rainy season, when the vector population grows, is when both dengue and Japanese encephalitis transmissions peak. We still don't fully understand how the CNS is involved in dengue and Japanese encephalitis …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article