DENGUE KNOWLEDGE IN INDOOR DENGUE PATIENTS FROM LOW SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS; ETIOLOGY, SYMPTOMS, MODE OF TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION

Authors

  • Nadia Shams Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad
  • Sadia Amjad KRL Hospital Islamabad
  • Nadeem Yousaf Rawal Institute of Health Sciences
  • Waqar Ahmed Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad
  • Naresh Kumar Seetani Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi
  • Shazia Farhat Airport health Dept Karachi

Abstract

Background: Dengue fever has emerged as an emerging public health issue during last decade bearing significant morbidity and economic burden particularly in third world countries. Current study aims to assess various domains of knowledge of indoor dengue patients. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Medicine dept. Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad and BBH Rawalpindi over 6 months. One hundred & twenty-five adult indoor confirmed cases of dengue from lower socioeconomic class were included after ethical approval. The 25-item dengue knowledge questionnaire including aetiology, symptoms, modes of transmission and prevention of dengue was filled. Results: Among 125 cases (77% males and 23% females), mean age was 30±13 years. Mean knowledge score was 11±5 points; with excellent knowledge in 6%, good knowledge (22%), moderate knowledge (23%), fair knowledge (34%) and poor knowledge (17%). Mosquito being a vector of dengue was identified by 78%, with peak time in afternoon (48%). Symptoms identified include fever (95%), headache (55%), muscle pain (44%), rash (33%), retro-orbital pain (32%), joint pains (28%) and abdominal pain (18%). Flies and ticks aren't the vectors of dengue according to 61% and 74% respectively, special mosquito is vector (54%), i.e., Aedes Aegypti (18%) that breeds in standing water (53%). Preventive measures identified were netting (56%), insecticide sprays (54%), covering water containers (38%), removing standing water (36%), mosquito repellents (17%), cutting down bushes (22%) and pouring chemicals in standing water (18%). Conclusion: Our patients from lower socioeconomic class, though aware of vector and mode of transmission, have insufficient knowledge of prevention and vector control measures. There is need to strengthen dengue awareness through community based programs, social media, schools and health care centres for high risk people well before the expected epidemic season about mode of transmission, vector control, screening and early approach to health care facility.

Keywords:   Dengue fever; Dengue Knowledge; Dengue Prevention

Author Biographies

Nadia Shams, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad

Associate Professor,Department of Medicine.

Sadia Amjad, KRL Hospital Islamabad

Consultant Medical Specialist

Nadeem Yousaf, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine.

Waqar Ahmed, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad

Professor and HOD Dept of Medicine Medicine

Naresh Kumar Seetani, Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine

Shazia Farhat, Airport health Dept Karachi

Medical Specialist (FCPS Medicine)

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2018-02-13

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Shams, N., Amjad, S., Yousaf, N., Ahmed, W., Kumar Seetani, N., & Farhat, S. (2018). DENGUE KNOWLEDGE IN INDOOR DENGUE PATIENTS FROM LOW SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS; ETIOLOGY, SYMPTOMS, MODE OF TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 30(1), 40–44. Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/index.php/jamc/article/view/1278

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Vol. 30 No. 1 (2018): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

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