Density of Aedes aegypti larvae in elementary schools in the endemic and non endemic areas DHF Kupang city

Abstract

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) has become a public health problem in Indonesia, especially affecting children aged < 15 years. This study aim to analyze the density of Aedes sp larvae in elementary schools in the endemic and non-endemic DHF in Kupang City. This study located in 12 elementary schools in the endemic area of DHF and 7 elementary schools in non-endemic. Data were collected by trained field officers through a survey of the conditions and types of water container and the density of Aedes sp larvae. Data were analyzed descriptively and displayed with tables by percentage. The results showed that the condition of water container was not covered, that are 92.2% and 93.3%, respectively. The water reservoirs that are positive for Aedes aegypti larvae in endemic and non-endemic DHF that are bathtub (39.4% and 35.7), and in crock (37.2% and 0.0%). The Aedes sp larval density was 33.3% for Container Index, both in endemic area, and House Index in endemic and non-endemic DHF 85.7% and 60%, respectively. All larvae collected were 100% Aedes aegypti.