title: Territorial analysis of Aedes aegypti distribution in two Colombian cities: a chorematic and ecosystem approach.
abstract: A territorial analysis of Aedes aegypti density was conducted in two Colombian cities using an ecosystem and chorematic approach. Entomological and behavioral data (by cluster) and information on the urban context were used to analyze the relationship between territorial structures and dynamics and vector density. The results were represented in graphic (chorematic) models. Arauca showed higher vector density than Armenia. Higher density was related to unplanned urbanization, flood-prone areas, low socioeconomic strata, household water tanks, higher temperature, and recall of control measures for adult mosquitos. Zones with low density indices coincided with diverse socioeconomic, ecological, and behavioral conditions. The study found a relationship between territorial structures and dynamics and vector density in both Arauca and Armenia, where the interaction between ecological and social systems shape areas with high and low A. aegypti density.
authors: Mauricio
authors: M
authors: Fuentes-Vallejo
authors: Diana Rocío
authors: DR
authors: Higuera-Mendieta
authors: Tatiana
authors: T
authors: García-Betancourt
authors: Lucas Andrés
authors: LA
authors: Alcalá-Espinosa
authors: Diana
authors: D
authors: García-Sánchez
authors: David Alejandro
authors: DA
authors: Munévar-Cagigas
authors: Helena Luisa
authors: HL
authors: Brochero
authors: Catalina
authors: C
authors: González-Uribe
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Quintero
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes / Q000254:growth & development*; D000818:Animals; D002947:Cities / Q000453:epidemiology; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003105:Colombia / Q000453:epidemiology; D003715:Dengue / Q000453:epidemiology*; D017753:Ecosystem; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000254:growth & development*; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000379:methods; D011156:Population Density; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013696:Temperature; D014504:Urban Health; D014881:Water Supply