Distribution, Description, and Local Knowledge of Larval Habitats of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in a Village in Western Kenya.

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dc.contributor.authorMutuku, F. M.
dc.contributor.authorAlaii, J. A.
dc.contributor.authorBayoh, M. N.
dc.contributor.authorGimnig, J. E.
dc.contributor.authorVulule, J. M.
dc.contributor.authorWalker, E. D.
dc.contributor.authorKabiru, Ephantus W.
dc.contributor.authorHawley, W. A.
dc.date.accessioned2014-01-16T08:41:16Z
dc.date.available2014-01-16T08:41:16Z
dc.date.issued2006-01
dc.description.abstractA sampling census revealed 104 aquatic habitats of 6 types for Anopheles gambiae s.l. larvae in a village in western Kenya, namely burrow pits, drainage channels, livestock hoof prints, rain pools, tire tracks, and pools in streambeds. Most habitats were created by human activity and were highly clustered in dispersion pattern within the village landscape. Landscape analysis revealed that six of forty-seven 0.09 km(2) cells superimposed over the village harbored 65% of all habitats. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with villagers revealed the extent of knowledge of the village residents of larval habitats, mosquito sources in the local environment, and what might be done to prevent mosquito breeding. Participants did not associate specific habitats with anopheline larvae, expressed reluctance to eliminate habitats because they were sources of domestic water supply, but indicated willingness to participate in a source reduction program if support were available.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAm J Trop Med Hyg. 2006 Jan;74(1):44-53.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8599
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherThe American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygieneen_US
dc.titleDistribution, Description, and Local Knowledge of Larval Habitats of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in a Village in Western Kenya.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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