摘要："Background and Objectives: In Andaman & Nicobar Islands vector borne diseases are a common public health problem. This study was conducted to assess the vector control methods adopted by households in Wandoor village of South Andaman and to assess the coverage of IRS and ITN. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Wandoor, between January to March 2017. Using systematic sampling, every third house was identified for inclusion in the study. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire, administered to one respondent per household. Results: Of the 87 households, vector borne diseases were reported by five households (5.75%; 95% CI: 1.89 to 12.9, p<0.0001). Almost 97% (95% CI: 90.25 to 99.28, p value<0.0001) of the families used one or other method of vector control measures.The total coverage by IRS of all households was 20.7% (95% CI: 12.7 to 30.7, p<0.001) and ITN use was 3.4% (95% CI: 0.72 to 9.7, p<0.001).Refusal rate to IRS was 66% (95% CI: 51.73 to 78.48, p=0.027). Interpretation: Coverage with IRS and ITN was poor. Personal protection methods were widely used. Most of the cases of VBD in the study occurred in households which use vector control methods other than ITN and IRS.
