Almost 50% of the world's population lives in areas at risk of infection with dengue, a mosquito-borne fever with 50-100 million cases reported each year and approximately 2.5% of patients died [ 1]. Aedes mosquitoes, particularly A. a Egypti and A. albopictus, are two vectors known to play the crucial role of transmitting dengue virus from an infected host (mainly human) to another human. To date, major vector control measures include destruction of mosquito larval breeding sites through chemical, biological, or environmental management; and spatial spraying with insecticides to kill adult mosquitoes [2]. Both of these measures require the collaboration of the community and public health authorities. Therefore, evidence to support local community participation in mosquito destruction is essential. Malaysia is a highly endemic country for dengue infection that has experienced 3- to 5-year cycles of epidemics [3]. In 2011, a total of 19,884 cases and a mortality rate of 0.18% were reported [4]. The control program is heavily subsidized by the government and most of the preventive and control measures are implemented by the public health authority [5]. Localities are monitored based on the number of dengue cases reported and are considered outbreaks when more than one case occurs within 14 days. These areas would then be subjected to intensive measures (standard operating procedure) to control the dengue epidemic, in addition to space spray adulticide using insecticides; Anti-dengue campaigns including community participation in mass area cleanup (gotong-royong) activities, health education with lectures, display and distribution of health education materials regarding dengue infection and control measures. . half of the document ...... among selected rural communities in Kuala Kangsar District. Asia Pac J Public Health, 2003. 15(1): p. 37-43.18. Shuaib, F., et al., Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue infection in Westmoreland, Jamaica. West Indian Med J, 2010. 59(2): p. 139-46.19. Thakolwiboon, S., et al., Factors associated with dengue prevention and control in two villages in a central province of Thailand: a retrospective review. J Med Assoc Thai, 2013. 96(8): p. 984-91.20. Phuanukoonnon, S., M. Brough, and J. H. Bryan, Popular knowledge about dengue mosquitoes and contributions of health belief model in promoting dengue control in northeastern Thailand. Acta Trop, 2006. 99(1): p. 6-14.21. MA, H., et al., Perceptions towards health promotion activities: results of a community survey in Penang State, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2012. 12(2): p. 6-14.
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