ArticleParasites & vectors2022
How do attitudes shape protective practices against the Asian tiger mosquito in community gardens in a nonendemic country?
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- Invasive mosquitoes in the non-endemic German region of Saarland: What does the public know and how does it respond?One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- Assessing dengue knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices in France and Italy: A cross-sectional study using participatory surveillance cohorts.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Health literacy, attitudes and preventive practices concerning mosquitoes and mosquito-borne infections - A questionnaire survey in a German community.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025Article
- A general population KAP survey: supporting the design of interventions and tiger mosquito control efforts in response to arbovirus emergence in non-endemic areas.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025Article
- Mosquito-borne infectious diseases in northeastern Italy: analysis of social factors influencing risk perception among the population.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Pollution gradients shape microbial communities associated with Ae. albopictus larval habitats in urban community gardens.FEMS microbiology ecology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is responsible for the transmission of many arboviruses worldwide and is well adapted to thrive in urban environments. In mainland France, a nonendemic area, this mosquito is responsible for several autochthonous and imported cases of chikungunya and dengue each year. Better management and prevention of mosquito-borne disease transmission in nonendemic areas is thus of global concern. In this context, the aim of this study was to provide a better understanding of mosquito-human interactions as well as human behavior and beliefs in regard to this mosquito species in urban areas.
methodsWe focused on people who participate in community gardens, which are increasingly popular initiatives in metropolitan France and are conducive to the development of tiger mosquitoes. To evaluate community gardeners' knowledge and practices in relation to mosquito management and control, we conducted a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey.
resultsIn contrast to previous KAP studies, we showed that attitudes, more than knowledge, influence the practices of community gardeners in relation to mosquitoes. Interestingly, all gardeners who participated in the survey were concerned about the Asian tiger mosquito and were motivated to incorporate mosquito control methods in their gardens. Moreover, mosquitoes were perceived as nuisances rather than disease vector species. A change in community gardeners' perceptions could facilitate more appropriate behavior to control this species.
conclusionsThis survey reveals the lack of knowledge and awareness of good practices for the efficient control of the Asian tiger mosquito in green urban areas.
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