Vector-control personnel’s knowledge, perceptions and practices towards insecticides used for indoor residual spraying in Limpopo Province, South Africa

BACKGROUND: Contradictory arguments regarding the benefits and harm of insecticides, especially DDT, have caused concerns in different societal circles, threatening to undermine the achievements of the indoor residual spraying (IRS) programme in South Africa. These concerns were exacerbated by the s...

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Published in:	Parasites & vectors Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 118
Main Authors:	Hlongwana, Khumbulani W, Mavundza, Edison J, Mohapi, Elda P, Kruger, Phillip, Urbach, Jasson, Mukaratirwa, Samson, Maharaj, Rajendra
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Springer-Verlag 23-04-2013 BioMed Central Ltd BioMed Central
Subjects:	abortion (animals) Adult Aged Animals attitudes and opinions children Cross-Sectional Studies DDT (pesticide) deltamethrin educational materials ethics Female genetic disorders Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel human health human resources Humans Insect Control - methods Insecticides Insecticides - adverse effects Insecticides - pharmacology libido malaria Male Medical personnel Middle Aged Professional Competence Psychological aspects questionnaires radio reproductive system screening skin irritation South Africa spraying statistics Surveys Surveys and Questionnaires television Television broadcasting industry vector control Young Adult South Africa South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal
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