A qualitative study of community perspectives surrounding cleaning practices in the context of Zika prevention in El Salvador: implications for community-based Aedes aegypti control

A qualitative study of community perspectives surrounding cleaning practices in the context of Zika prevention in El Salvador: implications for community-based Aedes aegypti control

Abstract Background In El Salvador, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmitting Zika and other arboviruses use water storage containers as important oviposition sites. Promotion of water storage container cleaning is a key element of prevention programs. We explored community perceptions surrounding clean...

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Main Authors: Elli Leontsini, Sean Maloney, Margarita Ramírez, Eric Rodriguez, Tilly Gurman, Anne Ballard Sara, Gabrielle C. Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Zika
Dengue
Chikungunya
Water storage containers
Behavioral determinants
Mosquito ovicidal technique
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09370-5

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