Upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian vektor demam berdarah melalui edukasi dan deteksi serta pengukuran indeks ovitrap nyamuk Aedes aegypti

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a mosquito-borne viral infection and a significant public health concern worldwide. Current dengue prevention efforts primarily rely on vector control, requiring active community involvement. This community service activity aims to enhance public understanding of DHF prevention methods, laboratory testing, and ovitrap construction, with the expectation that community members will apply this knowledge to prevent and control Aedes aegypti vectors and detect dengue virus infections causing DHF within their homes. The activity took place in RW 07, South Cimahi District, involving 50 participants. The implementation methods included educational sessions on DHF infection and its control, IgG/IgM testing using immunochromatography, ovitrap construction training, and activity evaluation. The results indicated an improvement in participants' knowledge after the education session, with an increase of 14 knowledge points. IgG/IgM testing showed negative results for dengue infection among RW 07 residents. Ovitrap index measurements is in level 2, or low risk, indicating the area is relatively safe, although weekly checks are recommended. Evaluation results showed that this activity was beneficial for participants. In conclusion, this program effectively enhanced community knowledge on DHF prevention, laboratory testing for DHF, and the practical application of ovitraps for DHF vector control.