Spatial Distribution of Malaria Vector Breeding Habbits in Purworejo District, Central Java Province
Sunaryo * 1, Bina Ikawati * 1, Tri Wijayanti * 1
* 1: Health Research and Development Center, Banjarnegara
Corresponding Author : Sunaryo (yok_ban[at]yahoo.com) Cp.08122754138
Abstract
Background: Malaria is the most health problem in Purworejo District, especially the hilly areas which are bordered by Magelang District (Central Java Province) and Kulonprogo District (Yogyakarta Special Region) which are malaria endemic areas. The existence of malaria vector breeding habbits is nearby to settlements, and occurs every season resulting in transmission of malaria throughout the year. Purpose: Spatial mapping of malaria vector breeding habbits, thus help tracing and follow-up of malaria vector control interventions in malaria endemic areas. Methods: Survey and mapping used Global Positioning System of malaria vector breeding habbits and processed with ArcGIS, research location in Purworejo District, in April -November 2018 Results: Vector breeding habbits in the dry season are puddle along rivers and springs around settlements; small breeding, few water volume. The condition of the breeding habbits is shade from plants/trees. The appropriate intervention measures are action to flashing malaria vector breeding habbits, protection of springs and puddle larvasidation in the dry season. The use of mosquito nets for communities around the malaria vector breeding habbits . Conclusion: Malaria vector breeding habbits were identified could help the intervention action to control malaria by communitties, District Health Officer and it must be supported by the other programs and related sectors.
Keywords: Spatial, breeding habbits, malaria vector, Purworejo
Topic: Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases