Dengue control-A nightmare. A descriptive study on dengue fever among hospital attendees at Chennai
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Dengue is a vector-borne disease that is a major public health threat globally. . In the year 2017, 157220 cases and 250 had been reported in India and the highest and major share from Tamilnadu (23035 cases (14.7%) and 63 deaths (25.2%). Objectives: 1.To estimate the knowledge level of dengue among hospital attendees. To understand the attitude and practice of dengue control among study population. Methods: Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Study Period: November 2017-December 2017. Study Setting: Madha Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute. Participants: Hospital attendees Type of Sampling: Simple Random Sampling. Information Collected: Information related to causes, spread, management and control of Dengue. Method of data collection: The information collected from hospital attendees by medical students using Google Forms proforma. Results: Only 12(24%) knew the type of mosquito causing dengue correctly while 36(72%) did not know. 16(32%) knew that the particular mosquito causing Dengue breeds in clean water. 36% of subjects have agreed that they have mosquito breeding places nearby. 62 % followed some sort of personal protective measures. Self medication for fever was preferred by 40% of them.20% felt environmental control to be done by Corporation. Conclusion and Recommendation: Though the basic knowledge of Dengue fever is favourable, the attitude and practice for the prevention and control of Dengue are unfavourable. The public opinion and involvement is crucial for controlling arthropod borne infections.
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Ashrof Raja, Prabakaran J, Uma P, Sai Sabhareesh H, Sivalakshmi R, Praveena M, Surya G, Sachin Aakash R, Anushya A
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