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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023 | Rating: 5.4 / 10

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Prevention of Dengue among Residents of Selected Rural Community Area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Paras Jain | Atul Kumar ^[17] | Shiwani Verma

Abstract: Background: Dengue is a commonly known vector borne disease which is transmitted by the aedes mosquito, usually bites in day time. Dengue begins in summer and continues till winter. High humidity and heavy rainfall cause increase survival of mosquito for longer duration. Further rainfall leads to artificial collection of water in coconut shells, tires and other materials. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used for the study. Total 150 residents were selected by total enumeration sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire and self-rated practice checklist. Result: The statistical finding shows that Overall mean percentage knowledge score of the participant was 64.03%. Domain wise knowledge score was highest in management of dengue (71.1%) and lowest in mode of transmission of dengue (48.3%).Maximum participants (81.78%) have overall mean practice score. Conclusion: The study reveals type of house was significant associated (p=0.02) with the knowledge score of participants and water drainage (p=0.006) monthly family income (p=0.31) was significant associated with the practice score of participants. The knowledge revealed that more than half of the participants (77.3%) had average knowledge and regarding practice most of the (52.7%) participants had good practice regarding prevention of dengue. The present study brought a need for further teaching of the resident people regarding prevention of dengue.

Keywords: Knowledge, Practice, Residence, Prevention of dengue

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,

Pages: 1612 - 1615