Investigation on cockroach control literacy of residents in Rizhao and its influencing factors

ZHANG Haiyan; LI Kai; LI Xueyuan; TIAN Yingjie; CHEN Haifeng; LI Xiao; WANG Weiguang; WANG Shuling; LI Yanqing

doi:10.19821/j.1671-2781.2025.04.018

Abstract：Objective To understand the level of cockroach control literacy and influencing factors among residents in Rizhao,so as to provide a basis for taking the next intervention measures.Methods A typical survey method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 400 households sampled in the urban area of Rizhao.The comparison of quantitative data was conducted using independent sample t-test and analysis of variance,with P＜0.05 indicating statistically significant differences.Results The scores of the awareness level of cockroach control knowledge among urban residents was only 2.19,mainly due to the low scores of the awareness rate of cockroach invasion related knowledge,which was 1.08.The scores of the awareness rate of cockroach control skills knowledge was 1.11,and only 33.25%of residents believed that the key to solving cockroach invasion lies in comprehensive control measures mainly based on environmental management.The influencing factors of urban residents' awareness of cockroach control knowledge were occupation and educational level.Cadres/employees and freelancers had a higher awareness of cockroach control knowledge than retirees(F=69.122,P＜0.05).The higher the level of education,the higher the awareness rate of cockroach control knowledge among residents(F=84.195,P＜0.05).Residents with a bachelor's degree or above,high school/college education had higher scores in cockroach control knowledge than those with junior high school or below.Conclusion There is a lack of knowledge and ability in cockroach control among residents in Rizhao.The government should pay attention to instilling and guiding residents'cockroach control literacy,carry out targeted health education work,broaden the channels for obtaining cockroach control knowledge,and explore diversified forms of health education.