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Mosquito larval surveillance and study of knowledge, attitude and<br />

practices among residents in Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.<br />

Farisha Amira Binti Mustapa<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Nur Aida binti Hashim<br />

Co-Supervisor: Dr. Jarina binti Mohd Jani<br />

Bachelor of Applied Science<br />

(Biodiversity Conservation and Management)<br />

School of Marine and Environmental Sciences<br />

Mosquito-borne diseases are the most significant public health in many<br />

countries. Rapid development and population growth increase the mosquito<br />

population by providing opportunities of breeding sites and blood host.<br />

Objectives of this study are to determine Aedes mosquito breeding sites<br />

characteristics in Tok Jembal residential area and also to determine the<br />

knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Aedes Mosquito and dengue<br />

among residents. Breeding sites containers were collected around the house<br />

compound and 100 respondents were interviewed based on the questionnaires<br />

provided. Through larval survey, the number of wet containers found in Tok<br />

Jembal was 115 containers. Out of this, 25 containers were with mosquito<br />

larvae. From interview and questionnaires, it was found that the residents have<br />

high knowledge, attitude and practices towards dengue information and its<br />

preventions. In conclusions, this study can help the mosquito control agencies<br />

to improve vector control and reduce transmission of mosquito-borne diseases<br />

in the future.<br />

1688 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY 2018

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