Rapid Survey of Mosquito Larvae Density with a History of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Department of Public Health, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: lucky.radita.fik@um.ac.id

Abstract

Introduction: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is attributed to a viral infection that is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, particularly those belonging to the aedes aegypti species. dengue hemorrhagic fever is a communicable ailment that is disseminated via the bite of the aedes aegypti mosquito. to date dhf remains the most prevalent ailment afflicting the populace of indonesia. method: the type of research used is descriptive research using a quick survey.

Method: the sample was selected by random sampling technique with a total of 110 selected households with inclusion criteria for each household that has an air storage area and exclusion criteria, namely respondents who are not willing to be interviewed and observed. supervision was carried out using instruments from the ministry of health contained in the guidelines for collecting vector (mosquito).

Result: the present study reports on the findings of a larva survey conducted in 110 households located in the lowokwaru district of malang city. the results indicate that the house index score was 19.09, the breteau index was 20.90, and the container index was 13.85. additionally, the larvae-free number was found to be 0.80%, and the number 4 density category was observed.

Conclusion: the level of mosquito density in the area is moderate. the observed density of mosquitoes in the tulusrejo and jatimulyo sub-districts indicates a significant likelihood of transmission of dengue hemorrhagic fever (dhf). it is imperative that individuals uphold and enhance proper phbs conduct in order to mitigate the likelihood of dhf transmission.