TY  - UNPB
ID  - pittir39323
UR  - http://d-scholarship-dev.library.pitt.edu/39323/
A1  - Nelson, Monica
Y1  - 2020/06/19/
N2  - Mosquito-borne viral (arboviral) infections, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, are of significant public health importance in the Caribbean. These viruses cause significant morbidity in affected communities. Further, arboviral outbreaks can affect economies due to their prevalence in the tourist-based economic Caribbean. Currently, these viruses do not have therapeutic treatments or licensed vaccines to prevent infection. As such, the best prevention measures involve an aspect of integrated vector management, community participation in source reduction of mosquito breeding sites and individuals following measures for protection from biting mosquitoes. 
			Mosquito Awareness Week, a yearly program supported by the Pan American Health Organization, aims to build community capacity by supporting participating countries in providing their communities with education in mosquito control and arboviral diseases prevention methods. Building off of the reported activities by participating countries, this paper gives public health recommendations for future Mosquito Awareness Week programs as well as general recommendations for mosquito control and arboviral diseases prevention in the Caribbean. Included in the recommendations are to improve surveillance systems, ensure the incorporation of the community in source reduction activities so as to build capacity, developing methods for assessing retention of educational materials, strengthening the healthcare system, and ensuring transparent communication.
PB  - University of Pittsburgh
M1  - masteressay
TI  - Public Health Recommendations for the Control of Arboviral Diseases in the Caribbean
AV  - public
EP  - 97
ER  -