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A cross sectional study on knowledge, attitude, practice of Dengue fever: Methods for prevention and control among students in Bangkok
Authors:Kantapatra Kraiarb
Open AccessJournal Type: Research ArticleSubject: Medicine, Health & FoodSubject Field: Science Public HealthVolume:106, Issue: 1, August, 2022Publish Date: 6 August 2022
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Pages: 193-203
Abstract
Dengue fever is spread primarily by mosquitoes. The disease has a considerable significant impact on people, and it has long been a problem in Thailand.
Objectives
The purpose of this study is to examine Bangkok secondary school students' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and prevention and control regarding dengue fever. Additionally, approaches for disease prevention and control will be suggested.
Methods
Data on dengue fever were obtained through an online survey. The questions were divided into five main categories: demographics data, knowledge of the dengue, attitude, practices, and attitude on prevention and control of the dengue?s transmission.
Results
This study involved 127 students in total. The findings revealed that most participants had a moderate level of knowledge regarding dengue fever (M= 4.488, SD= 1.154) and a positive attitude toward the disease (M= 34.76, SD= 4.078). The majority of participants (M= 21.52, SD= 3.986) reported a moderate level of attitude toward preventing and controlling dengue fever, and they also implemented moderately effective dengue fever practices (M= 28.36, SD= 6.202).
Conclusion
The findings revealed that males have far less knowledge and positive attitudes regarding dengue fever than females did. Students aged >18 prefer to take actions on preventing dengue fever. The levels of knowledge, attitudes, practices and prevention and control are strongly associated with age and educational level.