Abstract
Abstract Background: Prevention efforts have been made to eradicate mosquito breeding, larvae examination but the results have not been optimal. Therefore, larval source reduction program and mobilize the health sector participation is critical. The Objective: The purpose of research to determine the effectiveness of the prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) by utilizing the waste for ovitrap in Semarang City Elementary School. Method: This research was a quasy experiment with the design of a post-test study design. The subjects were 75 elementary schools in the District Tembalang, Gajah Mungkur, and Semarang. Result: The results showed that there was no difference in the rate of House Index, Container Index, Breteau Index and Free-Larva Numbers on modified fresh water, hay infusion ovitrap placed indoor and outdoor. The results of the post-hoc test found a significant difference between the modified ovitrap consist of fresh water and hay infusion on the number of larvae that were caught. Conclusion: It is recommended that communities should play an active role in eradicating the mosquito by breaking the cycle of life of the mosquito. Keywords: Well water, Hay infusion water, Ovitrap, Mosquito larvae
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