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Factors associated with mosquito control among construction workers: A systematic review
Rahmat Dapari1, Muhammad Fahmi Mohd Fadzil1, Muhammad Yazid Hanzir1
1Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Plos One
|May 8, 2024
Summary
Mosquito control at construction sites requires knowledge, prevention, and larval management. Employers should train workers, and workers must follow guidelines to reduce mosquito-borne diseases.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
- Vector-Borne Disease Control
Background:
- Construction sites present unique challenges for mosquito control due to water accumulation.
- Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue pose significant risks to construction workers.
- Specific factors influencing mosquito control in construction settings require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review factors associated with effective mosquito control among construction workers.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of articles from ScienceDirect and EBSCOhost databases.
- Screening of 171 identified articles by two independent reviewers.
- Quality assessment of 4 included articles using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT).
Main Results:
- Mosquito-related knowledge, practical prevention measures, and Larval Source Management (LSM) are key factors.
- Higher knowledge correlated with better practices, especially in female workers and those with recent malaria.
- Challenges exist in implementing sustainable preventive and larval control methods.
Conclusions:
- Effective mosquito control necessitates integrating knowledge, practices, and vector control strategies.
- Employers should provide continuous education, training, and incentives for mosquito control.
- Worker compliance with employer guidelines is crucial for successful disease reduction.
