Establishing and sustaining women-led vector control groups: community perspectives from Misungwi and Ilemela districts, Mwanza, Tanzania

Communities accept and support the idea of establishing and sustaining 'women champions in vector control' groups to eliminate VBDs. The study highlights the potential of involving women in vector control efforts as a community-driven strategy to improve public health, with strong support for the initiative and recognition of women's effectiveness in health education.

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The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Published
2025-05-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-025-00448-3
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1
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Mosquito-borne diseases and control
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1.88

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Establishing and sustaining women-led vector control groups: community perspectives from Misungwi and Ilemela districts, Mwanza, Tanzania

Basiliana Emidi
1 citations
The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
1.88
article

Establishing and sustaining women-led vector control groups: community perspectives from Misungwi and Ilemela districts, Mwanza, Tanzania

Basiliana Emidi
article en
1 citations

Abstract

Communities accept and support the idea of establishing and sustaining 'women champions in vector control' groups to eliminate VBDs. The study highlights the potential of involving women in vector control efforts as a community-driven strategy to improve public health, with strong support for the initiative and recognition of women's effectiveness in health education.

The Journal of Basic and Applied ZoologyVol. 86(1)
The University of Dodoma (TZ)
World Health Organization, National Institute for Medical Research
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 16%
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
1.88
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