背景:伊蚊是登革热感染的主要媒介,每年影响数百万人的全球健康威胁。针对登革热暴发的常规预防和控制方法仅取得了微不足道的成功。认识到手头的复杂问题,多层次参与方法至关重要。因此,越来越多地考虑和尝试涉及社区参与的替代策略。虽然已经进行了基于社区的媒介控制计划,维持人群的行为变化仍然是一个挑战。这项研究旨在确定防治伊蚊和登革热的具体社区需求,作为指导社区推动举措发展的基础,并在防治登革热的斗争中培养更深刻的主人翁意识。
方法:在2022年8月1日至2022年11月30日之间,我们在HuluLangat区进行了一项研究,Selangor,使用混合方法设计。所有参与者都同意这项研究,其中包括27名参与者(FGD)和15名参与者(IDI)。IDI包括两名有登革热病史的参与者,一个社区领袖,一个信仰领袖,七个地方当局,和四名地区卫生官员。通过目的性和滚雪球采样技术在利益相关者和社区成员之间进行了半结构化访谈和讨论。在使用反身主题分析进行分析之前,所有访谈都是音频记录的。
结果:这些来自定性数据的结果探讨了社区在防治伊蚊和登革热方面的观点和需求。与各种利益相关者进行了访谈,包括社区成员,领导人,和卫生官员。该研究确定了当局采取果断行动以应对登革热流行的影响的必要性,通过伙伴关系和参与性方法进行社区参与的重要性,促进社区参与的奖励和奖励的潜在好处,以及持续的社区参与和教育的需要,特别是通过年轻人参与预防工作。这些发现为设计针对伊蚊和登革热的有效策略提供了有价值的见解。
结论:简而言之,迫切需要采取综合办法,让多个利益攸关方参与防治伊蚊和登革热。该方法应包括努力提高认识,提供实用资源,培养社会责任。青少年作为志愿者的积极参与可以为长期预防工作做出贡献。协作,资源分配,社区参与对于有效的登革热控制和更健康的环境至关重要。
BACKGROUND: Aedes mosquitoes are the main vector of
dengue infection, a global health threat affecting millions of people annually. Conventional prevention and control methods against dengue outbreaks have only achieved marginal success. Recognizing the complex issue at hand, a multilevel participatory approach is crucial. Thus, alternative strategies that involve community engagement are increasingly being considered and attempted. While community-based vector control programs have been conducted, sustaining behavioral changes among the population remains a challenge. This
study aimed to identify the specific community needs in combating Aedes mosquitoes and
dengue fever as a basis to guide the development of community-driven initiatives and foster a deeper sense of ownership in the fight against dengue.
METHODS: Between 1 August 2022 and 30 November 2022, we conducted a
study in Hulu Langat district, Selangor, using a mixed-method design. All participants consented to the
study, which comprised 27 participants (FGDs) and 15 participants (IDIs). The IDIs included two participants with a history of dengue fever, one community leader, one faith leader, seven local authorities, and four district health officers. Semi-structured interviews and discussions were performed among stakeholders and community members recruited via purposive and snowball sampling techniques. All interviews were audio-recorded before being analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
RESULTS: These results derived from qualitative data explored the perspectives and needs of communities in combating Aedes mosquitoes and dengue fever. Interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including community members, leaders, and health officers. The
study identified the necessity of decisive actions by authorities to address the impact of the
dengue epidemic, the importance of community engagement through partnerships and participatory approaches, the potential benefits of incentives and rewards to enhance community participation, and the need for sustained community engagement and education, especially via the involvement of young people in prevention efforts. These findings provide valuable insights into the design of effective strategies against Aedes mosquitoes and dengue fever.
CONCLUSIONS: In short, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive approach involving multiple stakeholders in the fight against Aedes mosquitoes and dengue fever. The approach should incorporate efforts to raise awareness, provide practical resources, and foster community responsibility. The active involvement of teenagers as volunteers can contribute to long-term prevention efforts. Collaboration, resource allocation, and community engagement are crucial for effective dengue control and a healthier environment.