'The mosquitoes are preparing to attack us': knowledge and perceptions of communities in south-eastern Tanzania regarding mosquito swarms

Malaria Journal
Marceline FindaFredros O Okumu

Abstract

Targeting swarms of male Anopheles mosquitoes with techniques such as aerosol spraying could potentially suppress malaria vector populations and parasite transmission. Unfortunately, research on Anopheles swarming behaviours is limited, particularly in East Africa where only a handful of studies have been done. New evidence has recently emerged that such swarms are common even in Tanzania, where they could be readily identified and characterized by community-based volunteers, and potentially targeted for control. However, improved understanding of public knowledge and perceptions will be crucial for successful uptake of any interventions targeting swarms. Explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was used to assess knowledge and perceptions regarding mosquito swarms among community members in Ulanga and Kilombero districts, south-eastern Tanzania. A survey questionnaire was administered to 307 respondents, after which focus group discussions were conducted to clarify responses regarding mosquito swarms and malaria transmission. Findings from both study components were used to draw qualitative inferences. Most community members (83%) had previously seen mosquito swarms, predominantly in farms, over long grasses or bushes, ab...Continue Reading

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