A qualitative study of community perspectives surrounding cleaning practices in the context of Zika prevention in El Salvador: implications for community-based Aedes aegypti control

• Main Authors: Elli Leontsini (Author), Sean Maloney (Author), Margarita Ramírez (Author), Eric Rodriguez (Author), Tilly Gurman (Author), Anne Ballard Sara (Author), Gabrielle C. Hunter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In El Salvador, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmitting Zika and other arboviruses use water storage containers as important oviposition sites. Promotion of water storage container cleaning is a key element of prevention programs. We explored community perceptions surrounding clean...