Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Dengue Infection: A Community-Based Study in Rural Cox’s Bazar
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Introduction
Dengue, an emerging infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, poses a significant public health challenge, especially in tropical and subtropical areas like Bangladesh.
Methods
We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards dengue infection among 484 adult rural people in the purposively selected Shikderpara and Muhuripara villages, Cox’s Bazar. Face-to-face interviews were performed at the convenience of study participants using a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire.
Results
The mean age of participants were 33.3±13.5 years, with the majority (53.9%) extending between 18 and 34 years. About two-thirds (72.9%) of the residents were literate. Most participants demonstrated average knowledge (84.3%), a positive attitude towards dengue infection (63.0%), and average prevention practices (57.2%). There was a significant association between participants’ practice levels and their knowledge and attitude (p<0.05), along with a statistically significant correlation between their knowledge and dengue prevention practices (p<0.05).
Conclusion
Although the attitude toward dengue infection was positive, knowledge and practices were average. This can be improved by promoting community participation and implementing comprehensive public health measures at all levels.
Categories
Communicable Disease, Emerging Public Health Issue.
