Dengue Fever Responses in Dhaka City, Bangladesh A Cross-Sectional Survey

• Published in: International Journal of Public Health Vol. 67; pp. 1 - 10
• Main Authors: Rahman, Md. Mostafizur, Islam, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul, Khan, Saadmaan Jubayer, Tanni, Kamrun Nahar, Roy, Tuly, Islam, Md. Rakibul, Rumi, Md. Alim Al Raji, Sakib, Mohammed Sadman, Abdul Quader, Masrur, Bhuiyan, Nafee-Ul-Islam, Chisty, Musabber Ali, Rahman, Farzana, Alam, Edris
• Format: Publication Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne - Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 30.08.2022
• Subjects: Bangladesh; COVID-19; dengue; Dhaka city; KAP; Public Health Archive
• ISSN: 1661-8564; 1661-8556; 1661-8564
• DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604809

Objectives: This study intends to evaluate the Dhaka city residents’ individual views toward DF. Methods: A cross-sectional survey used google forms for collecting data. Python and RStudio were used for data management and analysis. Kruskal-Wallis or Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression models were performed, where appropriate. Results: In total 1008 individuals participated in a pre-tested KAP survey. More than 20% reported being affected by DF before the survey, where they rated their current places as being moderately safe (43%). In terms of DF control, 65% had good knowledge, and 68% reported good practice, whereas they demonstrated an overall good attitude. The increased knowledge of individuals could contribute to behavioral changes regarding DF. Female residents demonstrated better DF attitudes (OR: 0.69; p < 0.05) and practices (OR: 0.66; p < 0.01) compared to male residents. Mixed unit residents had poor KAP levels. Educational attainment can also play an essential role in enhancing the attitude level. Conclusion: Overall, dengue surveillance activities with sufficient campaigns are required for behavioral change in Dhaka city. This information could be integrated into other DF-affected countries’ strategies against dengue outbreaks.