Community-Based Practices for Dengue Control in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has become a major contributor to the global burden of rising cases of human infectious diseases. The virus has four different serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, DEN-4) and is transmitted through the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito. This study explored the effectiveness of community-based practices in dengue control within Sitio Ibabao, Basak, Lapu – Lapu City, Cebu. It investigated how local knowledge and resident participation can be leveraged to reduce mosquito breeding sites and promote preventative behaviors. It used a descriptive-correlational design, utilizing a researcher-developed survey questionnaire to collect data. Data analysis involved calculating frequencies and percentages. Conducted in Sitio Ibabao, Basak, Lapu – Lapu City, the study involves N=155 households selected through a stratified random sampling approach. This method ensures an unbiased selection by assigning a unique identification number to each household. The analysis of respondent profiles revealed a significant relationship between variables such as age, waste disposal practices, and community-based dengue control practices. In contrast, no significant relationships were found between gender, educational attainment, and economic status. Overall, the findings of the study indicates that there is no statistically significant relationship between the respondents’ profiles and the community-based practices for dengue control in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City. While residents demonstrate excellent practices in water container management, there is a notable gap in the utilization of chemical interventions like abate in water storage containers. The study identified significant correlations between age and waste disposal practices with dengue control measures, suggesting that targeted interventions should consider these demographic factors. However, the overall analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between respondent profiles and community-based dengue control practices, indicating that socioeconomic factors such as gender, education, and income level may not be primary determinants of dengue prevention behaviors in this community.