Dengue fever awareness among patient presenting to tertiary care hospital, U.P (India)
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sensitivity, dengue fever, experience, activitiesAbstract
Background: Dengue fever is widespread in India. Environmental changes and lack of awareness increase spread and increase dengue outbreaks. This study was conducted u.p (India),to build knowledge of dengue infection and dengue prevention activities among patients. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was performed in u.p, India. Study took place among 224 participants from May to October 2020. Organized patients sampling followed. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Difference was calculated using Chi square test (qualitative variables). P was assumed to be p<0.05. Results: 210 (93.7%) of participants understood dengue. Dengue fever symptoms responded 50% of participants correctly. 89% correctlyclaimed Aedes mosquito transmits dengue. About 40 % of participants had correct knowledge about Aedes mosquito’s breeding habitat and biting habit. In addition to avoiding mosquito bite, researchers use diverse strategies-mosquito spirals (53.7%), mosquito nets (14.7%). No mosquito bites prevention strategy followed by 15.1%. Conclusions: While most of the sample participants knew of dengue and dengue fever transmission mosquito signs, under half were conscious and 25% did not observe any mosquito bite avoidance procedure. Conclusions: Group consciousness plays an important part in improvising practices to avoid dengue.
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