Design and Testing of Novel Lethal Ovitrap to Reduce Populations of Aedes Mosquitoes: Community-Based Participatory Research between Industry, Academia and Communities in Peru and Thailand.

摘要: Background Dengue virus (and Chikungunya and Zika viruses) is transmitted by Aedes aegypti albopictus mosquitoes causes considerable human morbidity mortality. As there currently no vaccine or chemoprophylaxis to protect people from dengue infection, vector control the only viable option for disease prevention. The purpose of this paper illustrate design placement process an attractive lethal ovitrap reduce populations describe lessons learned in development trap. Methods This study was conducted 2010 Iquitos, Peru Lopburi Province, Thailand used iterative community-based participatory approach adjust specifications trap, based on community members’ perceptions feedback, entomological findings lab, research team observations. Multiple focus group discussions (FGD) were held over a 6 month period, stratified age, sex motherhood status, inform process. Trap testing transitioned lab within households. Results Through working with team, laboratory testing, feedback FGD, narrowed trap options 22 6. Comments FGD centered safety children pets interacting traps, durability, maintenance issues, aesthetics. Testing involved releasing groups 50 gravid Ae. walk-in rooms assessing what percentage caught traps different colors, cover sizes, placed under lighter darker locations. Two final models mocked up tested homes week; one model top choice both Iquitos Lopburi. Discussion The essential novel that provided effective control, but also met needs concerns members.