Surendran S N, Kajatheepan A
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2007 Jun;23(2):182-6. doi: 10.2987/8756-971X(2007)23[182:PAPPMT]2.0.CO;2.
Mosquito-borne diseases are of public health importance in war-torn northern Sri Lanka. The severity of mosquito bites and attitudes of the public toward mosquito problems were investigated using a structured questionnaire among communities in 3 administrative divisions in Jaffna District. One hundred fifty-four households were interviewed during this study. Sixty-four percent of the respondents reported that the mosquito problem was severe in their localities. Fifty-two percent stated that mosquito-biting activity was severe in the evening (1500 h-1900 h), 41% at night (after 1900 h), and 7% throughout the day. Severity of mosquito menace was found to have no association with type of house construction. Seventy-seven percent were able to name at least 1 disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Statistical analysis showed no association between education level and public awareness on mosquito-borne diseases. Nearly 88% were able to identify at least a breeding source of mosquitoes and most of them practice measures to eliminate suitable environments for mosquito breeding. Ninety-six percent used personal protective measures against mosquito bites during some seasons or throughout the year. Mosquito coils were the most commonly used personal protective method followed by bed nets. The monthly expenditure for personal protective measures varied from US$0.19 (LKR 20) to US$3.40 (LKR 350).
在饱受战争蹂躏的斯里兰卡北部，蚊媒疾病对公共卫生具有重要意义。通过结构化问卷，对贾夫纳区3个行政区社区的蚊虫叮咬严重程度以及公众对蚊虫问题的态度进行了调查。在这项研究中，共采访了154户家庭。64%的受访者表示，他们所在地区的蚊虫问题严重。52%的人表示，傍晚（15:00 - 19:00）蚊虫叮咬活动严重，41%的人表示夜间（19:00之后）严重，7%的人表示全天严重。发现蚊虫威胁的严重程度与房屋建筑类型无关。77%的人能够说出至少一种由蚊子传播的疾病。统计分析表明，教育水平与公众对蚊媒疾病的认知之间没有关联。近88%的人能够识别至少一种蚊子的滋生地，并且大多数人采取措施消除适合蚊子滋生的环境。96%的人在某些季节或全年都采取了个人防蚊措施。蚊香是最常用的个人防护方法，其次是蚊帐。个人防护措施的月支出从0.19美元（20斯里兰卡卢比）到3.40美元（350斯里兰卡卢比）不等。
