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Wicked Solution for Wicked Problems: Citizen Science for Vector-Borne Disease Control in Africa.

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healthcare

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paper
Creator:
AshJacobs, LiesbetVanHuyse, Tine
Editor:
ApoUni
Publisher:
Elsevier
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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.

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Africacitizen scienceco-creationcommunity participationvector-borne diseasesAnimalsCitizen ScienceData CollectionHumansVector Borne Diseases

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