Perception on blackflies and community ownership of the “Slash-and-Clear” vector control intervention in onchocerciasis-endemic communities along Edo-Ondo border in Southern Nigeria

Key Points

• Evaluate community perception of blackflies and ownership of vector control intervention in onchocerciasis-endemic regions.
• Conduct surveys to assess community attitudes toward blackflies and vector control strategies
• Analyze participation levels in the Slash-and-Clear intervention
• Examine government support mechanisms for community engagement
• Communities showed increased willingness to support vector control due to reduced blackfly nuisance
• Ongoing government support is critical for communities hesitant to participate without financial incentives
• Effective monitoring can prevent reinfestation and enhance intervention success across the region