Community education status on knowledge for mosquito borne diseases (Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya) in Indore city
Journal Title: The Journal of Community Health Management - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Vector borne disease like malaria dengue and Chikungunya are major public health problem in recent yearsObjectives To assess knowledge regarding breeding places of mosquito causing Malaria dengue and chikungunia To assess the Knowledge of people towards preventing Mosquito Borne Diseases Malaria Dengue ChikungunyaMaterials and Method A cross sectional observational community based study was carried out in different localities of Indore city Simple random sampling technique was used to select 300 study participants of age group 1865yr Written Informed consent taken from the participants and pre designed pre tested semi structured questionnaire was used for elicit response from study participants The data collected were analyzed and presented in table formats charts which were obtained using excel and SPSS 22 Study duration was 6 Months Relevant statistical test was applied and p value was calculated where ever required considered significant when it is 0Results Most of the population has been found to reside near stagnant water source 73 the people either disagrees or doesnt know that fumigation occurs in their colony or not 74 didnt have indoor residual spray in their houses 54 clean their water tank within 1 month 61 have crude knowledge about the symptoms of Malaria Dengue and Chikungunya and they visit doctor for treatmentConclusion Measures taken to prevent mosquito bite Symptom knowledge and Knowledge of suffering second time with dengue can be hazardous has significant association with the education status of study populationKeywords Community Education Chikungunya Dengue Malaria
Authors and Affiliations
Salil Sakalle, A. K. Khatri, Suraj Sirohi, Sanjay Dixit, Anubhuti Kujur
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