| Community based vector control in Malindi, Kenya. | |
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PMID: 17604514 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Community involvement has become an important component of the National Malaria Control Strategy in Kenya, resulting in the organization of groups charged with addressing mosquito and malaria-related concerns within the community. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to identify community groups involved with intended malaria vector control activity in Malindi, Kenya. METHODS: Information was obtained from key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and a stakeholder meeting. The objectives were to determine the roles of community groups, identify examples of past successes and obstacles to successful implementation of vector control, and assess the level of knowledge about malaria and mosquitoes among the groups. RESULTS: Nineteen of 34 community groups (56%) registered at social services reported intended malaria vector control activities such as treating ditches, making and selling insecticide-treated mosquito nets, draining stagnant water, organizing clean-ups, making and selling neem soap, and the organization of campaigns such as the "Malaria Mosquito Day". Major challenges facing these groups include volunteerism, lack of technical expertise, supervision, and maintaining control activities in the absence of funds. Most groups reported limited knowledge about malaria vectors, and thus targeted all water bodies for control activities. CONCLUSIONS: We found that community groups are willing to participate in control operations, but lack government and technical support. We highlight the importance of strengthening organizational efforts and capacity building, as well as the need to clarify government policy on malaria vector control responsibilities within the communities. |
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Authors:
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Lydiah W Kibe; Charles M Mbogo; Joseph Keating; Sassy Molyneux; John I Githure; John C Beier |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African health sciences Volume: 6 ISSN: 1729-0503 ISO Abbreviation: Afr Health Sci Publication Date: 2006 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-07-02 Completed Date: 2008-11-24 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101149451 Medline TA: Afr Health Sci Country: Uganda |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 240-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Centre for Geographic Medicine Research-Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya. |
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Animals Community Networks* / organization & administration Disease Vectors* Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Interviews as Topic Kenya Malaria / prevention & control Mosquito Control* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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D43 TW01142/TW/FIC NIH HHS; FO6 TW05588/TW/FIC NIH HHS; U19 AI45511/AI/NIAID NIH HHS |
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