Wicked Solution for Wicked Problems: Citizen Science for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa. Issue 2 (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashepet, Mercy Gloria; Jacobs, Liesbet; Van Oudheusden, Michiel; Huyse, Tine
• Is Part Of: Trends in parasitology. Volume 37:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: citizen science -- co-creation -- vector-borne diseases -- Africa -- community participation; Parasitology -- Periodicals; Parasitology -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Parasitology; Biology; Parasitologie -- Périodiques; Online resources; 571.999
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2020.10.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-4922

Abstract

Abstract : At the crossroads of interacting biological, socioeconomic, behavioral, and institutional factors, vector-borne diseases are complex 'wicked problems'. In this article, we argue that citizen science can help in vector control by boosting scientific data collection, tapping into local knowledge, and building durable partnerships between scientists and communities.