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This research examined residents\u2019 awareness of\n Aedes<\/jats:italic>\n mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, aiming to support the World Health Organization\u2019s national and global fight against mosquito-borne diseases.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n \n The survey included 550 participants aged 18-75 years (249 males and 201 females). Door-to-door campaigns were conducted to gather data on knowledge scores, practices, and attitudes about\n Aedes<\/jats:italic>\n mosquitoes using a standard structured questionnaire.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Findings of this study revealed a moderate level of knowledge across the study area, with a mean knowledge score of 5.525\u00b12.58 (correct answer rate of 46.05%). While 99.6% of respondents were aware of dengue transmission by mosquitoes, only 64.5% were able to report\n Aedes<\/jats:italic>\n mosquitoes as the key transmitter. Less than one-third of the participants (27.8%) were familiar with black-and-white stripes in\n Aedes.<\/jats:italic>\n Additionally, only 36.7% were knowledgeable about the day-biting behavior of\n Aedes<\/jats:italic>\n mosquitoes.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interpretation & conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n \n This KAP survey provides valuable insights into community understanding of\n Aedes<\/jats:italic>\n mosquitoes and dengue prevention practices associated with various Nepalese communities residing in low to high altitudes of central Nepal. 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