A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever in urban field practice area
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction:Dengue is the common and rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. Dengue/dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is an emergent disease in India. The relationship of this country with dengue has been long and intense. Thus the present study was taken up to assess the awareness and practice towards the prevention of dengue fever. Methods and Material:This Cross-sectional study was done from June 2016 - October 2016 in Sanjeeevirayanpet, the urban field practice area of Stanley medical college. All people who are above 18 of both sexes and who gave consent were included in the study by Random sampling technique. Total of 25o participants were interviewed by by using a semi structured pre formed questionnaire.Statistical analysis used: The data was entered in MS Excel and appropriate simple frequencies and statistical were used for data analysis.Results:Out of the 250 people involved in this study, most of them (43.2%) were in the age group of 30-50 years and 61.2% were males and 83.6% were married. 237 (97.53%) have correctly answered that the mode of transmission was through mosquto bite. Regarding the common symptoms of dengue fever was the most consistent response (92.59%) followed by muscular pain (73.25%) and head ache (72.84%). With regards to knowledge of preventive measures, only 86.83% responders were generally aware of preventing water stagnation. Common breeding sites for mosquitoes was correctly recognized by 81.48% but only 2% have agreed that prevention of dengue is not the mere responsibility of government and everyone have the responsibility in preventing dengue. Conclusions: This study concludes, that the study participants have a reasonable knowledge about dengue. But proper measures like health education can be given to improve their knowledge which can improve their practice
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Tamilarasi R. , Latha Maheshwari. S, Ahimth. J. A. , Jonathan Abish David, Jeevananthan. D, Goudaperu Naveen, Kerena Epsiba
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