Environmental determinants and risk behaviour in the case of indigenous malaria in Muara Enim Regency, Indonesia: A case-control design.
Hamzah HasyimMuhammad Aandi Ihramnull Fakhriyatiningrumnull MisnaniartiHaerawati IdrisIche Andriyani LibertyRostika FloraHilda ZulkifliZemenu Tadesse TessemaFadhilah Eka MaharaniDin SyafrudinPatricia DalePublished in: PloS one (2023)
Multivariable analysis revealed distance from mosquito breeding sites as a risk factor for malaria. Besides, the study shows that using insect repellent, wire netting in ventilation, eliminating mosquito breeding sites, mosquito repellent or protective clothing, and improving house conditions were protective factors for indigenous malaria. Therefore, preventive and promotional efforts are essential as the first step toward malaria elimination at the study site, including avoiding direct contact between residents and vectors near mosquito breeding sites.