The influence of natural environmental condition towards the existence of vector's larva of dengue hemorrhagic fever: Aedes Aegypti

Abstract

Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe and fatal infection that occurs in tropical regions such as Indonesia. In 2014, recorded that dengue morbidity rate was 5.17 per 100,000 inhabitants (approximately 13031 cases) with mortality rate of 0.84% (110 deaths). Demographic and societal changes such as population growth, urbanization, and modern transportation appear to play an important role in the increased incidence and geographical spread of dengue virus. Aedes aegypti, the urban yellow fever mosquito, is also the principal dengue-carrying vector. The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes as a vector of dengue virus normally live and breed in clean water reservoirs that are not directly related to the land such as: bath, bird drinks, water pot, water jars / barrel, cans, old tires, etc. In Indonesia, dengue outbreaks often occur when the seasons change from dry to rain hor vice versa. This study aimed to figure out the influence of natural environment and the existence of the vector’s larva. A logistic regression was performed to ascertain the effects of temperature, humidity, water replacement and the existence of water reservoir on the likelihood of the existence of the vector’s larva . The logistic regression model was statistically significant, p < .005 and the model explained 69% (Nagelkerke R2). This finding shows that the existence of the mosquito’s larva, influenced by temperature, water replacement activity and the existence of water reservoir. Health education about vector control and environmental engineering are necessary to break the chain of mosquito breeding.