ArticleParasite epidemiology and control2025
Community knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of plants for mosquito control: The case of Arjo Gudatu District, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia.
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- Adulticidal and repellent activities of traditionally used Ethiopian plants against Anopheles arabiensis and Aedes aegypti.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Article
- Larvicidal and Ovicidal Effects of Methanol Extracts From Selected Ethiopian Medicinal Plants AgainstJournal of tropical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Mosquitoes are the species that transmit malaria and various viral diseases to humans. The main mosquito control strategies, particularly indoor spraying with insecticides and long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, have proven to reduce the incidence and spread of malaria. However, their effectiveness is threatened by the emergence and spread of insecticide-resistant vectors. Indigenous plants offer a safe, effective, and locally accessible solution to address the rising threat of mosquito-borne diseases. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the inhabitants of Arjo Gudatu District, Ethiopia, regarding the use of plants to control mosquitoes. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the inhabitants of Mada Jalala, Karsa Dako, and Lalisa Dimtu kebeles (the lowest administrative level) in the Arjo Gudatu district, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Randomly selected households were interviewed using a questionnaire developed for this study. The data were collected through door-to-door interviews, checked for completeness and consistency, entered into SPSS version 25, cleaned, and analyzed. Results: Of the 398 household representatives interviewed, 63.5 % (253 individuals) reported knowing the use of plants for mosquito control. Of these, about 75 % (190 out of 253) plants were for this purpose, and 79 % (200 out of 253) expressed a positive attitude to using plants to control mosquitoes. The most frequently mentioned plant was Conclusion:
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