Knowledge and Awareness of Dengue Fever in Karachi
Author Information
Author(s): Itrat Ahmed, Khan Abdullah, Javaid Sunniya, Kamal Mahwash, Khan Hassan, Javed Sannia, Kalia Saira, Khan Adil Haleem, Sethi Muhammad Imran, Jehan Imtiaz
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dengue fever among adults in Karachi?
Conclusion
The adult population of Karachi has adequate knowledge about dengue on isolated aspects, but overall knowledge is poor.
Supporting Evidence
- 89.9% of individuals had heard of dengue fever.
- 38.5% of the sample had sufficient knowledge about dengue.
- Literate individuals were more informed about dengue than illiterate individuals.
Takeaway
Most people in Karachi know about dengue fever, but many don't understand it well. They mostly know to avoid mosquito bites to prevent it.
Methodology
A cross-sectional pilot study using a pre-tested questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews.
Potential Biases
The sample may not be representative of the entire population due to convenience sampling.
Limitations
The questionnaire was not validated, and demographic data such as locality within Karachi were not analyzed.
Participant Demographics
Majority were aged 26-40 years, with a significant portion being graduates and a monthly income mostly between Rs. 5,000-10,000.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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