Perceived benefits and risks: A survey data set towards Wolbachia-infected Aedes Mosquitoes in Klang Valley

Arham, Ahmad Firdhaus; Amin, Latifah; Mustapa, Muhammad Adzran Che; Mahadi, Zurina; Arham, Ahmad Fadhly; Yaacob, Mashitoh; Ibrahim, Maznah; Norizan, Nor Sabrena

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2020.106262

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“…Additionally, perceived benefits of WiAM were the most important direct predictor of attitudes to WiAM, followed by perceived risks. The results further explain the findings of Arham et al [ 12 , 13 ], who reported that Malaysian stakeholders perceived high benefits and were highly positive toward WiAM technology while concurrently acknowledging the risk.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…This study is a continuation of Arham et al’s work which utilized mean scores and regression analyses to determine factors predicting attitudes toward using WiAM technology [ 12 , 13 ]. However, linear regression has the limitation of analyzing only one layer of relationships between the independent and dependent variables at a time.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Amin et al [ 9 ] stated that a person who is more supportive of biotechnology is more inclined toward materialism. Respondents inclined toward nature tend to be more cautious about accepting modern technology [ 12 , 13 ]. For instance, Amin and Hasrizul (2015) identified significant relationships indicating that more likely-to-be materialistic stakeholders perceive less risk toward genetically modified mosquitoes’ technology [ 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies have shown that consumers’ acceptance of new technology tends to be conditional and depends on several factors. Nevertheless, Arham et al [ 12 , 13 ] reported that stakeholders in Malaysia cautiously expressed a positive attitude toward WiAM technology, and several relevant factors influenced their attitudes. Therefore, before implementing WiAM technology extensively in Malaysia, understanding predictive factors that influence stakeholder’s acceptance of WiAM technology is crucial.…”

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Determinants of stakeholders’ attitudes and intentions toward supporting the use of Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes for dengue control

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Background A recent approach in controlling dengue is by using the Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquito (WiAM). The approach has been reported to be more effective than traditional methods, such as fogging. Therefore, it is imperative to assess the factors predicting its acceptance among stakeholders before implementing this technology more widely in Malaysia. Methods The survey data were collected from two primary stakeholder groups using a stratified random sampling technique. The two primary stakeholder groups were scientists (n = 202) and the public (n = 197) in the Klang Valley region of Malaysia, a hot spot area known for the high rate of dengue cases. The respondents answered questions on a seven-point Likert scale survey regarding trust in key players, attitudes toward nature versus materialism, religiosity, perceived benefits, perceived risks, attitudes, and intentions. The data were analyzed using Smart Partial Least Square (SmartPLS) software (version 3.2.6) to determine the predictors influencing attitudes and intentions to support the use of WiAM technology. Results The results indicated a strong positive relationship between attitudes and intentions to support the use of WiAM (β = 0.676, p < 0.001). The most important significant predictor for attitudes was perceived benefits (β = 0.493, p < 0.001), followed by perceived risks (β = − 0.080, p = 0.048). Trust in key players, attitudes toward nature versus material, and religiosity had indirect relationships with attitudes through the perceived benefits and risks. Conclusions The identified predictors can serve as indicators for the decision-making process regarding WiAM implementation in Malaysia and other developing countries with similar demographics and cultures.

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“…Amin et al (2011), reported that religious people tend to be more critical of modern technology, and they perceive GM products as being risky, despite acknowledging their benefits [49]. Stakeholders in Malaysia have been reported as having high attachment to their religion [38,50,51]. Therefore, the researcher examines religiosity as a moderating factor in assessing public's attitude towards the ORS.…”

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Stakeholders’ attitudes to outdoor residual spraying technique for dengue control in Malaysia: A PLS-SEM approach

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Outdoor Residual Spraying (ORS) technique is a complementary preventive measure for dengue. The alarming number of dengue cases in Malaysia requires an alternative method to control dengue besides the traditional method such as fogging. However, the introduction of new technologies depends on social acceptance. Therefore, this study was important to determine the factors that influence stakeholders’ attitudes towards the ORS and the moderating factor. A validated instrument was used to randomly interview 399 respondents representing two stakeholder groups which consist of scientists, and the public in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The findings revealed that the stakeholders claimed to have a high degree of religiosity, a high level of trust in the key players, perceived ORS as having high benefits, and displayed highly positive attitudes towards the ORS. The attitudes model towards the ORS model was developed using the SmartPLS software version. The perceived benefit was endorsed as the most important direct predictor of attitudes towards the ORS (ß = 0.618, P<0.001), followed by trust in the key players (ß = 0.151, P<0.001). It is also interesting to note that religiosity served as a moderator for the association between perceived benefit (ß = 0.075, P = 0.024) and perceived risk (ß = 0.114, P = 0.006) with attitudes towards the ORS. The identified predictor factors of stakeholders’ attitudes toward the ORS and the moderating factor can serve as indicators for social acceptance of ORS in developing countries. These indicators can help the policymakers in decision making to implement this technique.

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“To do, or not to do?”: determinants of stakeholders’ acceptance on dengue vaccine using PLS-SEM analysis in Malaysia

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Background Dengue vaccine is a promising alternative for protecting communities from dengue. Nevertheless, public acceptance of the dengue vaccine must be considered before the authorities decide to carry out intensified research and recommend the vaccine adoption. This study aimed to assess the stakeholders' acceptability of the dengue vaccine and determine the factors that influence their intentions to adopt it. Methods Survey data collected from 399 respondents who represented two primary stakeholder groups: scientist (n = 202) and public (n = 197), were analysed using the partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. Results The findings revealed that the stakeholders claimed to have a highly positive attitude and intention to adopt the vaccine, perceived the vaccine as having high benefits, and displayed a high degree of religiosity and trust in the key players. The results also demonstrated that attitude and perceived benefits significantly influenced the intention to adopt the dengue vaccine. Furthermore, the perceived benefit was the most significant predictor of attitude to the dengue vaccine, followed by religiosity, attitudes to technology, and trust in key players. Conclusion The findings showed that the stakeholders in Malaysia were optimistic about the dengue vaccine with a positive attitude and perceived benefits as significant predictors of intention to adopt the vaccine. Hence, ongoing research can be intensified with the end target of recommending the vaccine for public adoption in hotspot areas. This finding contributes to the consumer behaviour literature while also providing helpful information to the government, policymakers, and public health officials about effective strategies for driving dengue vaccine acceptance in Malaysia and other countries with a history of severe dengue transmission.

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Perceived benefits and risks: A survey data set towards Wolbachia-infected Aedes Mosquitoes in Klang Valley

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Stakeholders’ attitudes to outdoor residual spraying technique for dengue control in Malaysia: A PLS-SEM approach

“To do, or not to do?”: determinants of stakeholders’ acceptance on dengue vaccine using PLS-SEM analysis in Malaysia

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