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Table 9 Source of knowledge gathered by community people of
Bankura town about mosquito borne diseases
Source of knowledge
Respondents (%)
Observations
49.01
Experience
26.47
Neighbours
5.88
T.V.
7.84
School
9.80
Table 10 Personal protection used by community people of
Bankura town against mosquito bite
Personal protection measures
Respondents (%)
Repellants
43.13
Mosquito bed nets
24.50
Screening of windows/doors
15.68
Fans
10.78
Don’t use any measures
5.88
Table 11 Role of government in eradication of mosquito borne
diseases
Source of treatments
Respondents (%)
Garbage cleaning
33.33
Chemical spraying
23.52
Drain cleaning
30.39
Noting
12.74
So, it can be concluded from the present survey that
intensified efforts towards creating public awareness
regarding the seriousness of mosquito borne diseases
and preventive measures are needed. Information
about breeding sites of mosquitoes, mortal outcomes
of mosquito borne diseases such as malaria, dengue
etc. should be conveyed to community. The
Government should intensify the campaign against the
mosquito borne diseases through different public
sectors or advertisement in news papers or TV
channels and should take proper action in regular
cleaning of polluted water. The spraying of suitable
chemical adulticide or larvicide as well as the
introduction of biocontrol agents such as application
of larvivorous fishes in the temporary or permanent
water body can reduce the frequency and prevalence
of mosquito borne diseases in this peri-urban area.
Active participation of stakeholders, community
volunteers and self-help group members are necessary
to maximize community awareness and can improve
the quality of life in this area.
Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the study participants, final year
Graduate students of Bankura Christian College, and volunteers
for their active participation. The authors are also thankful to
the Principal, Bankura Christian College for his constant
support, guidance, logistics and permission for publishing this
study. The supervisor of this project, Dr. Anupam Ghosh wants
to acknowledge the University Grant Commission for financial
support through a sanctioned Minor Research Project
(PSW-001/11-12).
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