Density of Aedes Sp Larvae in Pinang Merah Urban Village

Abstract

Background: Dengue fever is an endemic and a global problem in over 100 countries. According to the Directorate of Disease Prevention and Control of the Indonesian Ministry of Health's publication data from 2023 until August, 57,884 dengue cases were reported, with 422 deaths. The national ABJ has not reached the target, so it is necessary to observe vectors at the larval stage to determine the distribution, mosquito density, the primary habitat of larvae, and the alleged risk of transmission. This research aimed to determine the density of the Aedes population through indicators such as the House Index, Container Index, Breteau Index, and Density Figure.
Method: This research was quantitative descriptive with a cross-sectional method that describes the density of Aedes mosquito larvae according to HI, CI, and BI indicators. The research samples amounted to 160 houses. The sampling technique used proportional sampling.
Result: The results of this research showed that the House index was 36%, the Container Index 23.21%, and the Breteau Index 52%, resulting in a Density Figure of 5.6, which means that the Pinang Merah Village area is a high-risk area (red zone) so that immediate vector control is needed, considering that the ABJ obtained is still far below the standard of 64%.
Conclusion: In conclusion, it is necessary to implement dengue vector control in Pinang Merah Village so that ABJ can increase and reduce the status of mosquito larvae density in the area. It is recommended that the community starts to carry out PSN actively, and government attention is needed to increase public awareness of mosquito nets eradication efforts.