Muhammad Rasyid Ridha, Yudi Yahya, Nurul Hidayah, Liestiana Indriyati, Juhairiyah Juhairiyah, Lenie Marlinae, Norsita Agustina, Ahmad Budidarma
Introduction. Dengue fever remains endemic in tropical urban areas, but the sociodemographic determinants of larval control behaviours are poorly understood, particularly in delta cities like Banjarmasin, Indonesia. This study examined how education level and age influence Aedes aegypti larval control practices in household water containers. The objective was to assess the socio-demographic determinants of behaviors against larvae and their relationship with Aedes aegypti infection. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study of 236 households (March – November 2024) used structured interviews and direct inspections. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression. Results. Higher education predicted proper drainage (OR=2.44, 95% CI: 1.33–4.49, p=0.006), while younger age was associated with frequent inspections (OR=1.91, 95% CI: 1.12–3.26, p=0.017). Larvicide use reduced larval presence by 54% (OR=0.46, p=0.004). Limitations. The cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causal relationships. Conclusion. Targeted interventions addressing education and age-specific barriers could enhance urban dengue fever control programs. © THE TEAM OF AUTHORS, 2026.
Department of Epidemiology, Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, 70714, Indonesia; Division of Parasitology, Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarbaru, 70714, Indonesia; Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Sari Mulia University, Banjarmasin, 70236, Indonesia; Tanah Bumbu Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Indonesia, Tanah Bumbu, 72211, Indonesia; Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency of Banjar Regency, Banjar, 70611, Indonesia; Departemen of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin, 70123, Indonesia; Public Health Doctoral Programs, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, 50237, Indonesia; State University of Jakarta, Jakarta, 15412, Indonesia
