KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ASSESSMENT ON DENGUE FEVER AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN KATHMANDU
Apson Piya, Sabyata Gautam*, Sujan Adhikari and Rajan Manandhar
ABSTRACT
Dengue is a viral infection widespread throughout the tropics transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. As of 31 Dec, 2022, a total of 54,784 dengue cases have been identified in Nepal and the cases seem to be rising. The main objective of this study is to study knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever among the study population. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Dengue fever among undergraduate students inside Kathmandu. A total of 198 undergraduate students had participated in the study. Data collected through structured questionnaires were entered and analyzed in Microsoft Excel Workbook. Almost all participants knew that fever, muscle and joint pain were the symptoms of DF (94%). Majority (80%) of the participants were aware about the drug of choice in dengue treatment. Similarly, the participants had a good level of knowledge (16.28788), attitude (9.287879) and practice (9.484848) regarding dengue fever. Though many undergraduate students had good knowledge, attitude and practice towards the dengue fever; however, Nepalese health organizations should consider more educational and awareness programs targeting undergraduate students regarding practice on management of Dengue fever.
Keywords: Dengue fever, Knowledge, Practice, students.
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