The impact of self-monitoring with larva monitoring calendar on larva knowledge, behavior, and density rates

Abstract

Purpose: There has been neither medicine nor vaccine for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Prevention is the key to fighting the disease, and vector control is the primary strategy for the prevention effort. This study aimed to test whether applying the Self-Monitoring Model using LMC could increase knowledge, reduce DHF risk behavior, and reduce the larval density rate.

Methods: This research was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with the pre-post control design. The intervention was done by applying the Self-Monitoring Model using LMC for 3 months. The intervention and control groups each consisted of 2 types of residential, a village and a housing estate. A baseline survey and follow-up survey were conducted to determine changes in variables. The Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square tests were performed before and after intervention and between the experimental and control groups.

Results: Implementing the Self-Monitoring Model using LMC could increase knowledge and reduce DHF risk behaviors but not reduce the larval density rate. The model requires good cooperation from Jumantik. Combination with Integrated Vector Management (IVM) is needed for program success.

Conclusions: Applying the Self-Monitoring Model using LMC could increase knowledge and reduce risk behaviors of DHF, but it could not mitigate larval density rate.