scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of vectors and vector-borne diseases with special reference to dengue at metropolitan Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2337
Author(s):  
Murugesan Sakthivadivel ◽  
Rajaratnam Rajiv Mukhilan ◽  
Ganesan Jeevitha ◽  
Jeyabharathi Sakthivadivel ◽  
Kirubakaran Narayanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
The People ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Mosquito Breeding ◽  
Vector Borne

Background: Infectious diseases transmitted by insects and other animal vectors have long been associated with significant human illness and death.Methods: The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study concerning knowledge, attitude and practices about mosquito breeding sources, mosquito density period, mosquito spreading diseases, protection from mosquito bites, awareness on vector-borne diseases, usage of chemical and natural products among the people in selected areas of metropolitan Chennai by accurate random sampling covering one thousand respondents based on age group, education and gender.Results: The overall respondents were analyzed about the breeding sources and it was found that water (40%) was its main source. In average, the majority of respondent’s observation (57%) on mosquito breeding season was during monsoon. In overview of the public health concern, majority (54%) of the people answered that they had been infected with mosquito-borne diseases. The results also indicated that the respondents of the study area used liquidator (40%), coil (31%), repellent cream (9%) and indoor spraying repellents (17%) to protect themselves from mosquito bites. In response to the knowledge on herbal products, 54% of the respondents were aware about it.Conclusions: The study documented that majority of respondents were unaware rather than knowing the facts with regard to mosquito-borne diseases and its details. Therefore, from the present survey, it can be stated that KAP surveys access communication processes and sources that are key to defining effective activities and messages in vector-borne diseases prevention and control. 

scholarly journals A comparative study on knowledge and perception of vector borne diseases among rural and urban population in Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2672
Author(s):  
Roselin V. ◽  
Srisanthanakrishnan V.
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne Disease ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Vector-borne diseases (VBD) remain a major public health challenge, in India. Knowledge about VBD, social, demographic and environmental factors strongly influence the vector transmission and results in major outbreaks. Hence this study was conducted to assess knowledge and practice along with environmental conditions prevailing in both rural and urban areas.Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted in rural and urban field practice area of Sri Muthukumaran Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, during June 2018 to December 2018. A total of 472 participants with 236 participants from each urban and rural area were included. Data was collected using proforma and analysis was done using SPSS 16.Results: Knowledge about VBD like dengue was 63.6% and 76.7% among rural and urban population, respectively. Similarly malaria was known by knows 59.3% and 68.2% of rural and urban participants. Japanese Encephalitis was the least known mosquito borne disease in both the groups. (p=0.0136). Common breeding sites addressed by the rural population were artificial collected water (36.9%) and urban population was dirty water (42.8%).Conclusions: Knowledge and practice of preventing vector borne disease is still lacking among both rural and urban participants. Spreading knowledge about VBD is a part in effective vector borne disease control which can be achieved by community education alone rather than insecticides and sprays.

scholarly journals Issues on Vector Related Diseases Transmission: People's Perception & Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Md Mahfuzar Rahman ◽  
Md Atiqur Rahman ◽  
Rizona Jnui ◽  
Abu Kawser ◽  
Khalid Omar Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Vector Control ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne

Background: The vector borne diseases pose an immense public health concern and also a growing urban and rural problem. The aim of this study was to findout the perception and practices among the rural households regarding vector related diseases in some selected villages of Dhamrai Upazila. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 1380 respondents by purposive sampling technique during the period from 6th to 8th January, 2018 in different villages of Dhamrai Upazila, Dhaka.. Results: Then study revealed that majority of the respondents 89% were Muslims by religion and about 65% respondents were found within the age 25-55 years. (mean age 37.81±14.72 years). Out of 1380 respondents, majority 87% & 86% mentioned Mosquitos and Houseflies as vectors transmitting the diseases followed by 48% Itch mite, 45% Louse and 27% Sandflies. About 85% & 88% mentioned Malaria & Dengue fever transmitted by vectors followed by 58% Chikungunya, 42% Kala azar, 13% Filariasis and 44% Typhoid fever. However, 71%, 83%, 59% & 3% respondents mentioned Mosquito bite as the mode of transmission of Malaria, Chikungunya and Filariasis respectively. About 88%, 75%, 44% and 39% respondents mentioned Personal protection, Avoidance of water collection, Fogging and Insecticidal spraying as the vector control measures. Nevertheless, 92%, 81% and 30% respondents are found practiced Mosquito net, Mosquito coil and Screening of windows as their usual vector control measures. Conclusion: In this study community awareness in terms of perceptions, knowledge and practices regarding vector borne diseases are found deficient. There should be intensified efforts in promoting personal protective measures through creating public awareness towards prevention of vector borne diseases in the locality. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 10, No. 1: Jan 2019, P 32-37

scholarly journals Insecticide-treated net (ITN) use, factors associated with non-use of ITNs, and occurrence of sand flies in three communities with reported cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ghana

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261192
Author(s):  
Richard Akuffo ◽  
Michael Wilson ◽  
Bismark Sarfo ◽  
Phyllis Dako-Gyeke ◽  
Richard Adanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sand Flies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Itn Use ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Use Factors ◽  
Roll Out

Background The insecticide treated bed net (ITN) has been proven for malaria control. Evidence from systematic review also suggests benefits of ITN roll out in reducing the incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and other vector borne diseases. Methods Using a community-based cross-sectional study design, ITN use, factors associated with non-use of ITNs, and occurrence of sand flies were investigated in three communities with reported cases of CL in the Oti region of Ghana. Results A total of 587 households comprising 189 (32.2%), 200 (34.1%), and 198 (33.7%) households from Ashiabre, Keri, and Sibi Hilltop communities with de facto population of 3639 participated in this study. The proportion of households that owned at least one ITN was 97.1%. The number of households having at least one ITN for every two members was 386 (65.8%) and 3159 (86.8%) household population had access to ITN. The household population that slept in ITN the night before this survey was 2370 (65.1%). Lack of household access to ITN (AOR = 1.80; CI: 1.31, 2.47), having a family size of more than 10 members (AOR = 2.53; CI: 1.20, 4.24), having more than 10 rooms for sleeping in a household (AOR = 10.18; CI: 1.28, 81.00), having 2–4 screened windows (AOR = 1.49; CI: 1.00, 2.20), and having 8–10 screened windows (AOR = 3.57; CI: 1.25, 10.17) were significantly associated with increased odds of not sleeping in ITN the night before the survey. A total of 193 female sand flies were trapped from various locations within the study communities. Conclusions Factors associated with ITN non-use such as lack of household access to ITN should be incorporated into future efforts to improve ITN use. Species of sand flies and their potential vectorial role in the study communities should also be investigated.

scholarly journals DENGUE FEVER;

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.

scholarly journals Correlation of microalbuminuria with its clinical outcome in pre-hypertensives: a cross-sectional study from South India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Manoj Kumar ◽  
K. M. Jeyabalaji
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽  
Diastolic Dysfunction ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Prehypertension is a major public health concern. The condition is much prevalent in India and is often associated with other cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and independently increases the risk of hypertension and subsequent cardiovascular events. Several studies have shown microalbuminuria as a sensitive marker for predicting CV risk in pre-hypertensive. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of microalbuminuria in prehypertension and to determine its association with electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiographic (Echo) parameters indicative of CV risk.Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 75 subjects aged between 22 and 50 years, with prehypertension attending the medicine department of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from April 2012 to November 2012. All the study subjects were evaluated with ECG and echo for cardiac changes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software trial version-16 to determine the association of microalbuminuria with cardiac changes.Results: The prevalence of microalbuminuria among the included subjects was 60%. Mean value of urinary excretion of microalbuminuria was 90±2.1 µg/dl with a male preponderance in this study. Pre-hypertensive subjects with microalbuminuria had significant changes of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) as evident in ECG than those without microalbuminuria. Microalbuminuric prehypertensive subjects also had significant echocardiographic changes like LVH and diastolic dysfunction than those without microalbuminuria.Conclusions: The cardiovascular changes like left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction were evident in younger age among pre-hypertensives with microalbuminuria than those without microalbuminuria. 

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practices regarding vector borne diseases in the urban field practice area of a medical college

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 4452
Author(s):  
Misha Gorantla ◽  
Sushma Katkuri ◽  
Prashant Kokiwar
Keyword(s):  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
Vector Borne

Background: Vector borne diseases are more prevalent in third world countries and are on an upward trend. The objectives were to study the demographic profile of the study population and assess their knowledge, attitude and practices regarding vector borne diseases. Methods: This is a cross sectional study done on 259 study subjects, conducted in July 2017 in the field practice area of the urban health centre of Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences. A convenient sample of 250 was decided to be covered over a period of one month. A total of 259 subjects could be interviewed. Results: Majority were educated up to high school (48.25). Majority of female subjects were homemakers (77.2%) and majority of the males were skilled workers (33.7%). A total of 207 study subjects were found to have mosquito breeding places in their surroundings. Majority (28.5%) had open garbage bins with stagnant water as the chief source of mosquitos. Majority (89.2%) could name at least one disease spread by mosquitos and they mostly got their information from TV and newspaper (77.9%). Most common preventive measures followed by was mosquito mesh and screens (53.5%). Conclusions: Knowledge levels of the populations must be increased through various information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns. 

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on knowledge and perception about preventive strategies of selected vector-borne diseases among the rural population of coastal Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Dr. Priyadarisini NJ ◽  
◽  
Dr. Sanjeev Badiger ◽  
Dr. D Keerthana ◽  
Dr. Subasree NJ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
East Asia Region

Background and Objectives: Malaria and other vector-borne diseases (Dengue, Chikungunya andFilariasis) are a major public health problem in WHO’s South-East Asia Region. Due to the growingresistance to pesticides and drugs, there is a need to set up integrated vector managementstrategies. These strategies should involve local communities in managing the environment todecrease the health risks and increase the sustainability of programmes to control these vector-borne diseases. Hence, an important step in disease management is educating the local communityregarding vector-borne diseases and their prevention. Objectives: To assess the Knowledge &perception regarding preventive strategies of selected vector-borne diseases among the studypopulation. Methods: This study was conducted in two selected villages. A cross-sectional studydesign was used with a sample size of 966. A questionnaire method was used to collect the data.Results: Around 46.5% of them had good knowledge regarding preventive strategies of vector-borne diseases. Whereas, Around 42.2% and 40% of the population had average perception andhigh perception respectively. Conclusion: Even though only half of the population had goodknowledge regarding preventive strategies for vector-borne diseases. Most of them had average tohigh perceptions about preventive strategies. Hence to increase their knowledge many camps andhealth education activities should be conducted on vector-borne diseases and should mainlyemphasize community participation to increase their awareness. So that it leads to better practicewhich in turn will lead to a decrease in vector-borne diseases.

scholarly journals Awareness and use of Personal Protective Measures against Mosquito Borne Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 582-585
Author(s):  
Harshal Mendhe ◽  
Deepshikha Bhartendu ◽  
Kiran Makade ◽  
Daneshwar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The key success of Vector Borne Diseases control depends not only on services provided by health authorities but also on awareness of vector borne diseases and community participation. Objectives: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and use of PPMs against MBDs in field practice area of UHTC amongst study participants. Methods: It was a community based Cross-sectional study conducted in the field practice area of UHTC among 245 families. Result: 94.7% respondents were aware that malaria is transmitted by mosquito bite. Maximum 102 families were using citronella stick, followed by 98 families using liquid vaporizer. 7.79% participants were using PPM adequately while 3.21 % were using PPM correctly. Conclusion: The general awareness regarding important parameters of mosquito borne diseases was less amongst respondents. Less cost, easy availability and simplicity in using PPM were the reasons cited by the respondents regarding their preferences for choosing PPM.

VP15 Consumer Willingness To Pay For A Hypothetical Zika Vaccine In Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
pp. 78-79
Author(s):  
Roberto Muniz ◽  
Isabella Godói ◽  
Edna Reis ◽  
Marina Garcia ◽  
Augusto Afonso Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Price Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
The Public ◽  
Systemic Side Effects ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
Household Incomes

IntroductionThe Zika virus is a newly emerging infection associated with increasingly large outbreaks especially in countries such as Brazil where an estimated 326,224 cases were confirmed between 2015 and 2018. Common symptoms associated with Zika include headache, conjunctivitis, fever, erythema, myalgia, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. However, the symptoms are usually self-limiting and last on average for 4 to 7 days, with patients typically not accessing the public healthcare system (SUS). In severe cases, symptoms include neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. A future Zika vaccine can contribute to decreasing the number of cases and associated complications. However, this has to be balanced against continuing costs to control this and other vector borne diseases. Consequently, information about consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for a hypothetical Zika vaccine can help with price setting discussions in Brazil starting with the private market before being considered within SUS.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among residents in one of the main provinces of Brazil (Minas Gerais) regarding their WTP for a hypothetical Zika vaccine with agreed characteristics. This included a mean effective protection of 80 percent, with the possibility of some local and systemic side-effects. The discussed price was USD 56.41 (BRL 180.00) per vaccination as this figure was utilized in a previous WTP study for a dengue vaccine.ResultsFive hundred and seventeen people were interviewed. However, thirty would not be vaccinated even if the vaccine was free. Most of the resultant interviewees (489) were female (58.2 percent), were employed (71.2 percent), had private health insurance (52.7 percent), had household incomes above twice the minimum wage (69.8 percent) and did not have Zika (96.9 percent). The median individual maximum WTP for this hypothetical Zika vaccine was USD 31.34 (BRL 100.00).ConclusionsWTP research can contribute to decision-making about possible prices alongside other economic criteria once a Zika vaccine becomes available in Brazil alongside other programmes to control the virus.

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