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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Rodent control in urban communities in Johannesburg, South Africa: From research to action
International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Volume 23, No. 6, Year 2013
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Introduction: Rodents are troublesome urban pests, with potentially serious health implications. Preventive efforts require greater understanding of social contexts in which they are prevalent. This study aimed to determine rodent prevalence and identify factors associated with rodent infestations in urban residential settings. Methods: The Health, Environment and Development study is a longitudinal panel study conducted in five settlements across Johannesburg. Data on socio-economic status, domestic behaviour and housing quality are collected annually. Logistic regression revealed risk factors for rodent prevalence at household level. Results: Rodents are a major household problem in all study areas (prevalence 54%). Factors associated with increased prevalence of rats included lower income, living in informal areas, overcrowding, cracks in dwelling walls and internal damp. Conclusion: Socio-economic status, housing quality, domestic behaviour and environmental health services are associated with exposure to rodents in urban Johannesburg communities. This information served as a platform to launch rodent awareness campaigns at study sites. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.
Authors & Co-Authors
Jassat, Waasila
South Africa, Tygerberg
South African Medical Research Council
Naicker, N.
South Africa, Tygerberg
South African Medical Research Council
Naidoo, Shan
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand
Mathee, Angela
South Africa, Tygerberg
South African Medical Research Council
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Statistics
Citations: 26
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/09603123.2012.755156
ISSN:
09603123
e-ISSN:
13691619
Research Areas
Environmental
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Cohort Study
Study Locations
South Africa