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Volume 13 Issue 3 (March) 2024

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A cross sectional study to assess knowledge and stated practice regarding prevention and control of dengue among urban community in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Dr. Debabrata Das, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Bibekananda Patra, Mr. Kumar Sandeep, Dr. Rajdeep Paul

Background: Dengue/ Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever/ Dengue Shock Syndrome is a major public health problem in almost all developing/ underdeveloped country. As no vaccine available till date, the only way for prevention and control is to promote knowledge and practices of the community. Aim & Objectives: The aim& objectives of the present study is to assess the Knowledge and stated practice regarding dengue and to find out any association with knowledge and stated practice with selected variables and any correlation between knowledge and practice in urban population in the district of Paschim Medinipur. Methodology:400 people were selected by multistage sampling methods to response a structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge and stated practices regarding dengue. Results: The median score of knowledge is 9.0 (max 15) and that of stated practice is 9.0 (max 15). 184 (46%) and 181 (45.3%) respondents shows less than median knowledge and stated practice score respectively. Education is associated with the knowledge and monthly family income is associated with stated practice (p < 0.05) There is positive correlation between knowledge and practice (r = 0.63). Conclusion: Increase in knowledge and practice of Dengue in community will play an important role in prevention and control of the disease.

 
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