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Journal of Research and Health، جلد ۱۴، شماره ۵، صفحات ۱-۱
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| عنوان انگلیسی |
Dengue Fever Knowledge and Attitudes among Community Residents in the Capital of Bagmati Province, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study |
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| چکیده انگلیسی مقاله |
Background: Dengue virus is a major health concern in Nepal, prevalent year-round across all 77 districts, with limited research on the general population's knowledge and attitudes. Therefore, this study aims to identify the knowledge and attitudes towards dengue fever among community residents.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Bagmati Province, Nepal in 2023. The sampling unit consisted of 434 household heads chosen through systematic random sampling. Data collection took place through face-to-face interviews using a structured interview guideline from March 1 to June 25. Descriptive analysis and chi-square tests were employed for categorical variables. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.
Results: Respondents' mean age was 37.50 ± 7.40 years. A significant proportion (77.2%) exhibited low knowledge (mean score 14.7 ± 6.45, range: 0-24), while 93.8% displayed positive attitudes (mean score 20.5 ± 3.71, range: 12-24). The predominant sources of information on dengue fever were friends or neighbors (91.2%) and television (85.3%). A moderate positive correlation (r=0.429) was found between knowledge and attitude scores. Education, occupation, types of media as a source of information, and family history of dengue were identified as significant factors associated with knowledge and attitude.
Conclusion: Although the majority exhibited a positive attitude, the study underscores significant gaps in knowledge, underscoring the critical necessity for targeted public health interventions. These findings provide essential insights for crafting effective campaigns to mitigate dengue risks in Nepal. |
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| کلیدواژه‌های انگلیسی مقاله |
Dengue, Knowledge, Attitude, Public health, Nepal |
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| نویسندگان مقاله |
| Nilisha Pradhan
Department of Public Health, Yeti Health Science Academy, Purbanchal University, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal.
| Rajesh Karki
Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
| Maheshor Kaphle
Department of Public Health, Peoples Dental College and Hospital, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu.
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http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2471-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |
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● Disease Control |
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