Current Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Dengue Fever among Teenage Students of South Punjab Region, Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the current knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding different viral infections caused by malaria, especially dengue fever, and its spread among the teenage students of the South Punjab region. This study was conducted among the students of the government school from November 2020 to November 2021. The data was collected by adopting the proper questionnaire method which was self-constructed. The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS statistical techniques. There were 259 students were selected for this study the average age of the students was 15.5 years and all-male (100%) were selected for this study. 79.87% of students in the first year and (85.0%) of students in the second year were aware of the existence of viral infections caused by mosquitoes and also about dengue fever. A good percentage (81.35%) was aware of the mosquitos, viral infections, and dengue fever and 84.55% were aware of the role and participation of the community to control these diseases. There is a dire need of having regular campaigns in the schools to create the proper awareness about viral infections and dengue fever and its spread and precautions among the students.