Community engagement approaches and influencing factors in Aedes mosquito management: a case study from North Queensland, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Community engagement plays a crucial role in preventing and managing Aedes-borne mosquito disease outbreaks, such as dengue. There is limited research on the engagement approaches used in high-income country contexts with existing research suggesting a preference for top-down vector control relying on one-way communication to engage and mobilize at-risk communities. The reasons behind why authorities use certain engagement approaches over others are underexplored. This study explores the community engagement approaches used in Aedes mosquito management in Townsville, Australia, and the factors influencing the choice of these approaches.

Methods

The study used a case study design employing two qualitative methodologies: semi-structured key informant interviews (N = 15) an

SUBMITTER: Allen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486728 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature