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Learning outcomes for participants in citizen science mosquito surveillance.
Braz Sousa, Larissa; Fricker, Stephen; Webb, Cameron; Baldock, Katherine L; Williams, Craig R.
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  • Braz Sousa L; UniSA: Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
  • Fricker S; UniSA: STEM, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
  • Webb C; Medical Entomology, NSW Health Pathology, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
  • Baldock KL; Department of Medical Entomology, University of Sydney and Marie Bashir Institute, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
  • Williams CR; UniSA: Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
J Med Entomol ; 2024 Sep 13.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39271136
ABSTRACT
Although citizen science initiatives have been increasing globally, there is still a gap in understanding how they can result in sustainable benefits for citizen scientists. This article addresses dual goals of (i) collecting relevant data on potential vector mosquitoes and (ii) delivering learning outcomes among participants in a citizen science mosquito surveillance program. Mozzie Monitors uses an e-entomology approach to collect and identify mosquitoes of medical importance. This study used quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches, comprised of before and after longitudinal surveys, in-depth interviews and descriptive assessment of mosquito attributes to assess participants' educational gains and data collection scalability. Results showed that mosquito abundance and diversity differed in each study location, with Aedes notoscriptus (Skuse) being the most common mosquito reported in all areas. Citizen scientists were predominantly women over 50 and highly educated. The before-and-after analysis showed that participants learned how to identify the most common mosquito species after participating in the program. They also improved their technical skills in mosquito photography, increasing the rates of identifiable photos. Finally, participating in this citizen science program resulted in behavior changes, with participants starting to look for mosquito eggs and larvae in their backyards to manage mosquito populations. The mixed methods used in this research showed increased participants' confidence, self-efficacy, and engagement throughout the trial. Overall, this study demonstrated the potential of Mozzie Monitors to contribute to the dual goals of mosquito data contribution and citizen scientists' educational outcomes for improved public health.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Med Entomol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Med Entomol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Reino Unido