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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Dengue Fever among University Students of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Rahman, Mostafizur Khan, Saadmaan Jubayer Tanni, Kamrun Nahar Roy, Tuly Chisty, Musabber Ali Islam, Rakibul Rumi, Alim Al Raji Sakib, Mohammed Sadman Quader, Masrur Abdul Bhuiyan, Nafee-Ul-Islam Rahman, Farzana Alam, Edris Islam, Abu Reza Towfiqul |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Description | Dhaka has become the worst affected city in Bangladesh regarding dengue fever (DF). A large number of university students are residing in this city with a high DF risk. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the DF status and responses among these students through their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey. A total of 625 students participated in an online self-reported survey. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the status and KAP regarding DF. University students from the city perceived their living places as moderately safe (45.28%) against DF, whereas about 20% reported their DF infection history. Some of these students had exemplary DF knowledge (66.72%), attitude (89.28%), and practices (68.32%). However, many of them were also observed with a lack of knowledge about this disease’s infectious behavior, recognizing Aedes mosquito breeding sites, multiple infection cases, and the risk of DF viral infection during pregnancy. Fair correlations (p < 0.001) were determined in the KAP domain. Gender, residential unit, major, and dengue-relevant subjects were found to be significant predictors (p < 0.05) of KAP level in the univariate analysis. Major subject and residential units remained significant predictors of overall KAP level in further multiple analysis. This study revealed the urgency of infectious disease-related subjects and the relevant demonstration into the university curriculum. The study’s findings can assist the university, government and non-governmental organizations, and the health and social workers to prepare a comprehensive dengue response and preparedness plan. |
| Starting Page | 4023 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19074023 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 7 |
| Volume Number | 19 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2022-03-28 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Tropical Medicine Dengue Infectious Disease University Students Urban Planning Dhaka City |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
