Muhammad Rasyid Ridha, Misna Tazkiah, Ririh Yudhastuti, Yudi Yahya, Nurul Hidayah, Liestiana Indriati, Khairatun Nisa, Ahmad Budidarma, Isnawati, Muhammad Pahruddin
Dengue fever continues to be a public health challenge in Indonesia, especially in urban areas such as Banjarmasin City, where mosquito breeding is closely linked to household water storage practices. Despite ongoing control efforts, limited entomological data on larval habitats hinders the implementation of targeted and effective vector control programs. This study aims to identify and describe the breeding habitat preferences of Aedes aegypti in urban areas, both endemic and non-endemic areas in Banjarmasin. A cross-sectional larval survey was conducted in 235 households across eight neighbourhoods, during which 948 water-holding containers were examined for mosquito larvae. Entomological indices, including the House Index (HI), Container Index (CI), and Breteau Index (BI), along with the Breeding Preference Ratio (BPR), were calculated. Associations between container characteristics and larval presence were assessed using chi-square tests and binary logistic regression analysis. Of all inspected containers, 21.7% were found positive for larvae. Although buckets were the most common, they were not the preferred breeding sites. Flower vases exhibited the highest BPR (5.20), indicating a greater likelihood of larval occurrence. Containers located outdoors were significantly associated with larval infestation (OR = 3.366; 95% CI: 1.522–7.444), while other factors such as container material, colour, presence of fish, and cleaning frequency showed no significant relationship. The results of this study highlight the influence of container type and placement on the breeding behaviour of Ae. aegypti. These findings support the implementation of behaviour-focused measures, namely prioritizing high-risk container types and encouraging routine cleaning and biological control to reduce the risk of dengue transmission. © 2026, Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. All rights reserved.
Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, 70714, Indonesia; Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia; Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, 70123, Indonesia; Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Sari Mulia University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia; Laboratory of Entomology, Tanah Bumbu Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Tanah Bumbu, 72771, Indonesia; Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, State University of Jakarta, Jakarta, 15412, Indonesia; Environment Sanitation Study Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Banjarbaru, 70714, Indonesia
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