Knowledge, awareness and preventive practices of dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: A countrywide study

Background Dengue, the mosquito borne disease has become a growing public health threat in Bangladesh due to its gradual increasing morbidity and mortality since 2000. In 2019, the country witnessed the worst ever dengue outbreak. The present study was conducted to characterize the socio-economic factors and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) status towards dengue among the people of Bangladesh. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,010 randomly selected respondents from nine different administrative regions of Bangladesh between July and November 2019. A structured questionnaire was used covering socio-demographic characteristics of the participants including their knowledge, awareness, treatment and practices regarding dengue fever. Factors associated with the knowledge and awareness of dengue were investigated separately, using multivariable logistic regression. Results Although majority (93.8%) of the respondents had heard about dengue, however, they had still misconceptions about Aedes breeding habitat. Around half of the study population (45.7%) had mistaken belief that Aedes can breed in dirty water and 43.1% knew that Aedes mosquito usually bites around sunrise and sunset. Fever indication was found in 36.6% of people which is the most common symptom of dengue. Among the socio-demographic variables, the level of education of the respondents was identified as an independent predictor for both knowledge (p<0.05) and awareness (p<0.05) of dengue. The preventive practice level was moderately less than the knowledge level though there was a significant association (p<0.05) existed between knowledge and preventive practices. Our study noted that TV/Radio is an effective predominant source of information about dengue fever. Conclusion As dengue is emerging in Bangladesh, there is an urgent need to increase health promotion activities through campaigns for eliminating the misconception and considerable knowledge gaps about dengue.

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Knowledge, awareness and preventive practices of dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: a countrywide study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34068/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Md. Imam Hossain ◽

Nur-E-Alam ◽

Sumaiya Akter ◽

Umme Suriea ◽

Salma Akter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Breeding Habitat ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dengue Outbreak ◽

Preventive Practices ◽

The People ◽

Dirty Water ◽

Study Population

Abstract Background: Dengue, the mosquito borne disease has become a growing public health threat in Bangladesh due to its gradual increasing morbidity and mortality since 2000. In 2019, the country witnessed the worst ever dengue outbreak. The present study was conducted to characterize the socio-economic factors and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) status towards dengue among the people of Bangladesh.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,010 randomly selected participants from nine different administrative regions of Bangladesh between July and November 2019. A well-structured questionnaire was used covering socio-demographic characteristics of the participants including their knowledge, awareness, treatment and practices regarding Dengue fever.Results: Although majority (93.8%) of the participants had heard about dengue, however, they had still misconceptions about Aedes breeding habitat. Around half of the study population (45.7%) had mistaken belief that Aedes can breed in dirty water and 43.1% knew that Aedes mosquito usually bites during sunrise/sunset. Fever indication was found in 36.6% of people which is the most common symptom of dengue. Living place, literacy and employment status were found significantly associated (p<0.05) with knowledge and awareness of dengue fever. The preventive practice level was moderately less than the knowledge level though there was a significant association (p<0.05) existed between knowledge and preventive practices. Our study noted that TV/Radio is an effective predominant source of information about dengue fever.Conclusion: As dengue is emerging in Bangladesh, there is a need to increase health promotion activities through campaigns for eliminating the misconception and considerable knowledge gaps about dengue.

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Knowledge, awareness and practices regarding dengue fever among people attending at UHTC, KBNIMS, Kalaburgi

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182397 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 2797

Author(s):

Shahnaz Shaheen ◽

Kaviraj Motakpalli ◽

N. D. Bendigeri ◽

Deepak Jamadar

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Preventive Practices ◽

Study Population ◽

Cardinal Symptom

Background: Dengue fever (DF) is a rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral illness all over the world. DF has expanded to new countries and from urban to rural areas. Rapid urbanization, environmental changes and neglected areas result in vector breeding which causes rise in dengue outbreaks. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, awareness and practices regarding DF among people residing in urban field practice area of KBNIMS, Kalaburagi.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among general patients attending UHTC, KBNIMS, Kalaburagi using a pre-tested questionnaire. The study population consists of 210 study subjects. Knowledge, awareness and practices of DF among study population was represented as proportions (%).Results: Out of 210 individuals interviewed, 39.04% identified fever as a cardinal symptom of DF. The knowledge about other symptoms of DF was low among participants. 71.90% knew that DF is transmitted by mosquito bite. The correct timing of biting time was known by only 13.81%. In the present study only one third of the participants had received information about DF from health professionals. Despite low knowledge, the participants had good attitude and most of them reported good preventive practices against dengue prevention and control.Conclusions: The knowledge of participants of our study was low and the practice was good for protection from other mosquito borne diseases. Therefore massive awareness campaigns are urgently required to protect the health of people against DF and to limit future spread of DF in this part of our country.

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Knowledge, awareness and practices regarding dengue fever

International Journal of Scientific Reports ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20180506 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dushyant M. Nijhawan ◽

Aditi J. Upadhye ◽

Jayshree J. Upadhye

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mosquito Net ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Preventive Practices ◽

Dengue Outbreaks ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The incidence of dengue infections continues to rise worldwide. Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among the public are required to successfully prevent or minimize dengue outbreaks. However, very little is known about the public’s KAP on dengue and its prevention. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue fever in.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during November to December 2017. 200 residents were surveyed. A structured pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed and statistics taken out. Results: In our study, out of 200 respondents, majority i.e. 170 (85%) of the respondents had heard about dengue. 162 (81%) knew that mosquito bite is the cause of dengue while 80 (40%) were aware that dengue mosquito breeds in clean standing water. Fever was the most consistent response in 188 (94%) respondents followed by GIT symptoms in 74 (37%), rash in 30 (15%), headache and body ache in 12 (6%). Majority i.e.172 (86%) of the respondents relying on mosquito mats and vaporizers. 64 (32%) respondents were using mosquito net, 62 (31%) had net on the windows, 42 (21%) were using sprays while only 10 (5%) were using repellent cream.Conclusions: We found sufficient knowledge on dengue. Also, preventive practices regarding dengue were consistent with the knowledge about these practices. Preventive measures mainly focused towards protection from mosquito bites.

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A study about urinary tract infection among patients attending tertiary care hospital

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20173399 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (8) ◽

pp. 2620 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Arunachalam U. ◽

Ponmudi C. ◽

Prashant V. Solanke ◽

Deepam Das ◽

Vignesh N. ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Group ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Recurrent Uti ◽

Study Population

Background: UTI is a second most common type of infection, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections. Lower UTIs are much more common in women than in men, particularly in the under 50’s. UTI are common among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recurrent UTI is a common phenomenon that is observed among women who have experienced uncomplicated UTIs. Usually 5-10 days of antibiotic therapy is done for treating UTI. Successful antimicrobial therapy will usually ameliorate symptoms promptly, with substantial clinical improvement in 48 to 72 hours. The objective is to find out the knowledge and practice about UTI among UTI sufferers.Methods: The study design is cross sectional study. The study period is from July 2016 to February 2017. The study place is Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences. The sample size is (4PQ/d²) = 31. Systematic random sampling techniques are used. Institutional ethical committee clearance was obtained.Results: In the study 90.3% are women. In the study 32.3% had a recurrent UTI. In the study population about 51.7% take adequate or plenty of water. In this study 35.5% have poor knowledge, 42% have moderate knowledge and 19.5% have a good knowledge about UTI.Conclusions: From the study, it is learnt that UTI is common among the women and recurrence is the most common thing among the asymptomatic UTI group. The common symptom experienced by the study group is dysuria and frequency and most in the study group used to take less than recommended amount of water daily. They believe drinking plenty of water and cleanliness can prevent the UTI. The knowledge about UTI among the group is fairly good.

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Thrombocytopenia and Bleeding in Dengue Fever: A Cross-Sectional Study during a Dengue Outbreak in Burkina Faso

Hematology Blood Transfusion & Disorders ◽

10.24966/hbtd-2999/100026 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Sawadogo Salam ◽

Keyword(s):

Platelet Count ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Dengue Fever ◽

Platelet Transfusion ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Severe Bleeding ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dengue Outbreak ◽

Count Recovery

There was no significant increase in platelet count in transfused and not transfused patients, meaning that platelet transfusion had no longer benefit in reduction of clinical or severe bleeding or improvement in platelet count recovery

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DENGUE FEVER;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2012.19.05.2398 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (05) ◽

pp. 688-694

Author(s):

SHAHBAZ BAIG ◽

ABDUL SATTAR ◽

SHAHBAZ AHMAD

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Dengue Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

High Grade Fever ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The People ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

The Family ◽

Health Significance ◽

Vector Borne

Dengue infection is one of the most common mosquito borne viral diseases of public health significance. It has been identifiedas a clinical entity since 1780. Dengue is caused by viruses that are small enveloped viruses and are members of the family Flaviviridae genusFlavivirus. It is a vector borne disease and is a global health threat. In Pakistan first epidemic was reported in 1994 and since then cases arereported every years. This year dengue infection raised the number of patients and increased the deaths. Objectives: To assess theknowledge, attitude and practices of the people regarding Dengue fever. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Aziz Bhatti Town,Lahore. Duration of Study: One Month. Material and methods: Convenient sampling. The investigator himself collected the information fromthe sample under study. First of all, an informed consent was obtained from the respondent under study and secrecy of the information wasensured. Data was entered and cleaned using Epi Data version 3. Data was analyzed using Epi info version 3.5.1. Results: Out of 41respondent families only 2.4% did not hear about dengue fever while 97.6% respondents were well aware of the dengue fever. 80.5% wereaware of high grade fever in dengue fever, 73.2% were aware of associated body aches. 92.7% were aware that dengue fever is preventable.95.1% were using mats, coils & repellents while 2.4% were using smoke of wet wood.36.6% were covering the water containers. 75.6% werekeeping environment dry and clean.68.3% were having opinion that they will consult GP in case of illness.85.4% told that TV/Radio were thesource of above mentioned knowledge while 9.8% doctor and 4.9% got information through newspapers. only 4.9% respondents were havingopinion that government had sprayed for dengue fever.7.3% families experienced the patient of dengue fever in their family. Conclusions: Inthis study the results are the almost same with little variations as found in other studies. The knowledge, attitude and practice are the almostsame in every studies with little variation. Majority of the families were well aware of dengue fever.

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Magnitude of Snake Bite and Drowing During Monsoon Flood in Two Districts of Bangladesh

Journal of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College ◽

10.3329/jssmc.v7i1.31781 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 3-5

Author(s):

AM Selim Reza ◽

SM Nurul Islam ◽

Anirudha Ghosh ◽

Md Ridwanur Rahman ◽

MA Faiz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

District Hospital ◽

Population Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Snake Bite ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Medical College ◽

Flood Season ◽

The People ◽

Study Population

Background: Snake bite and drowning is very common during the season of monsoon flood.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the magnitude of snake bite and drowning during monsoon flood season in two districts of Bangladesh.Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted from May 2012 to October 2012 in the most commonly flood affected districts of Bangladesh which were Shirajgonj and Pabna. All the people living in these two districts were selected as study population. Data regarding snake bite and drowning were collected from existing health facilities at Upazila Health Complexes, district hospital, private hospitals, print media like local and national newspapers, Medical College Hospitals and police station.Result: A total number of 9 Upazila in Sirajgonj District and another 9 upazila in Pabna district were included in this study. In Sirajgonj district drowning reported were in 140 cases and snake bite was in 49 cases. Furthermore, among 49 cases of snake bite death was occurred in 7(14.3%) cases in Sirajgonj District. Interestingly Shahzadpur, Shirajgonj sadar and Ullapara were the most common reported Upazila for drowning cases which were 38(27.1%) cases, 21(15.0%) cases and 20(l4.3%) cases respectively. However, among these high prone drowning area, snake bite is reported less commonly and Kazipur was the highest reported area for snake bite which was 25(51.0%) cases. On the other hand, Pabna district drowning reported cases were in 58 and snake bite was in 62 cases. Furthermore, among 62 cases of snake bite death was occurred in 17(27.4%) cases. Sujanagar, Bera and Faridpur were the most common reported area for drowning which were 11, 10 and 9 cases respectively. However, Chatmohar was the most commonly reported by snake bite which was 20(32.3%) cases.Conclusion: Drowning is more commonly occurred in Sirajgonj district than Pabna. However, Pabna district is found a snake bite prone area.J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, 2015; 7(1):3-5

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The Predictors of the Severity of Dengue Fever: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center of Bangladesh

Journal of Dhaka Medical College ◽

10.3329/jdmc.v29i1.51175 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 77-82

Author(s):

Mohammad Zaid Hossain ◽

Nusrat Sultana ◽

Afroza Akbar Sweety ◽

Reaz Mahmud ◽

Mohammed Masudul Hassan Khan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Platelet Count ◽

Dengue Fever ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Severe Dengue ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Group I ◽

Study Population

Background: Dengue is an endemic disease for Bangladesh with occasional outbreak. Little is known about the predictors of severe dengue. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the medicine department of Dhaka Medical College from April 2019 to March 2020. Total 199 consecutive patients were enrolled in this study. For the purpose of the analysis, dengue fever was classified as group I and dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome was classified as group II. Results: The mean (SD) age of the study population was 28.5(12.1) and 87.4% were less than 40 years of age. The male and female ratio was about 3:1. Among the total study population, 149(74.9%) patients had DF, 46 (23.1%) had DHF and only 4 (2%) had DSS on presentation. Baseline demography and clinical presentation did not significantly differ between classical dengue and severe dengue. Previous history of dengue had low association with severity (RR, 95%CI, phi, P value; 1.2, 1.04-1.40, 0.25, 0.001).Most of the laboratory parameters were similar between the groups. The number of platelet count was significantly lower in DHF and DSS [median (IQR) 43500(16500-95250], than DF [median (IQR) 65000(33000-1170000, p-value 0.01] Conclusion: Previous infection with dengue virus and decreasing platelet count are the predictors of the severe dengue. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 29, No.1, April, 2020, Page 77-82

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Knowledge about Tuberculosis in outpatients who visited College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal

Journal of Institute of Medicine ◽

10.3126/jiom.v34i1.9120 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 33-36

Author(s):

N Manandhar ◽

G Krishna

Keyword(s):

Teaching Hospital ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Institute Of Medicine ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The People ◽

Study Population ◽

Proper Disposal

Background: Now a days Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in the world. Number of deaths due to tuberculosis is highest among the infectious diseases. Methods: The cross sectional study was carried out from May 2008 to July 2008 in the different out patient departments of College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. A total of 500 patients belong to age > 15 years who visited various departments of College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital were randomly selected for the present study. Interview technique was used to collect information on a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire. Results: Out of total patient’s interview, 59% and 41% were male and female respectively. Majority of the outpatients had heard about the Tuberculosis disease. 73.3% of the respondents opinioned that T.B. can be acquired by infection. Conclusion: The study population has satisfactory knowledge about the etiology and transmission of the disease. There was poor knowledge about proper disposal of sputum which is an important aspect in regard to transmission of disease. There is need of imparting knowledge to the people about proper disposal of sputum to reduce the spread of disease and mortality due to T.B DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/joim.v34i1.9120 Journal of Institute of Medicine, April, 2012; 34:1 33-36

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Laboratory and clinical profile of dengue: a study from coaching city, Kota, India

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20200785 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 1081

Author(s):

Pankaj Jain ◽

Om Prakash Meena ◽

Shivcharan Jelia

Keyword(s):

Dengue Fever ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Laboratory

Background: Dengue, an endemic disease in most subtropical and tropical regions of the world and it causes severe epidemics in India. Dengue is one of the most common acute viral illness associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to study laboratory findings and clinical profile of patients with dengue fever at a tertiary care hospital of coaching city Kota.Methods: This study was cross sectional study. The patients were examined at one point of time and later they were never followed which is similar to the cross-sectional study design. A total of 100 patients of dengue fever who were NS1 Antigen or IgM dengue positive, admitted to department of medicine of government medical college, Kota included in the study. Through clinical examination and relevant laboratory investigations performed in all patients.Results: In the present study, there were 74 males and 26 females. The sex ratio was 2.8:1. Maximum number of males (50%) was in the age group of 15-25 Years. Among females the maximum (42.3%) were in the age group of 15-25 years. The most common presenting symptom was fever in all cases followed by headache in 96%. Among bleeding manifestation, Epistaxis, gum bleeding and melena (24%) were the common symptom. 47% patients showed hepatomegaly and 38% showed splenomegaly. 12% patients were anemic and 51% showed leucopenia while 93% showed thrombocytopenia.Conclusions: Males were commonly affected. Young age group of 15-25 was more commonly affected. Fever and headache were the most common presenting symptom. As dengue causes increased morbidity and mortality and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment for the proper management of these cases, this study helps physicians in early diagnosis of dengue by suspecting the features as of dengue and can prevent morbidity and mortality associated with dengue.

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