Vector Control Methods Adopted By a Village in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: National Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 9
Abstract
Background and Objectives: In Andaman & Nicobar Islands vector borne diseases are a common public health problem. This study was conducted to assess the vector con-trol methods adopted by house-holds in Wandoor village of South Andaman and to assess the cover-age of IRS and ITN. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Wandoor, be-tween January to March 2017. Using systematic sampling, every third house was identified for inclusion in the study. Data was collected us-ing a semi structured questionnaire, administered to one respondent per household. Results: Of the 87 households, vec-tor borne diseases were reported by five households (5.75%; 95% CI: 1.89 to 12.9, p<0.0001). Almost 97% (95% CI: 90.25 to 99.28, p value<0.0001) of the families used one or other meth-od of vector control measures.The total coverage by IRS of all house-holds was 20.7% (95% CI: 12.7 to 30.7, p<0.001) and ITN use was 3.4% (95% CI: 0.72 to 9.7, p<0.001). Refusal rate to IRS was 66% (95% CI: 51.73 to 78.48, p=0.027). Interpretation: Coverage with IRS and ITN was poor. Personal protec-tion methods were widely used. Most of the cases of VBD in the study occurred in households which use vector control methods other than ITN and IRS.
Authors and Affiliations
Lena Charlette Stephen, Jahnavi G, Pandurang V Thatkar, Shivani Rao, Bindu Singh Gaur, Ajay Raj Sethuraman
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