AUTHOR=Rahman Md. Mostafizur , Tanni Kamrun Nahar , Roy Tuly , Islam Md. Rakibul , Al Raji Rumi Md. Alim , Sadman Sakib Mohammed , Abdul Quader Masrur , Bhuiyan Nafee-Ul-Islam , Shobuj Ifta Alam , Sayara Rahman Afra , Haque Md. Iftekharul , Faruk Fariha , Tahsan Fahim , Rahman Farzana , Alam Edris , Md. Towfiqul Islam Abu Reza 

TITLE=Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Dengue Fever Among Slum Dwellers: A Case Study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 68 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605364

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2023.1605364

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=Objectives: This study intends to evaluate Dhaka city slum dwellers’ responses to Dengue fever (DF).
Methods: Face-to-face interviews were performed to obtain data. Python with RStudio was used for data management and analysis. The regression models were applied when applicable.
Results: 745 individuals participated in a KAP survey that was pre-tested. More than 75% felt that COVID-19 might negatively affect DF surveillance activities. In terms of DF control knowledge and practices, they were lacking. The increased knowledge of individuals might lead to changes in behavior about DF. Education and types of media for DF information were shown to promote DF prevention practices.
Conclusions: Overall, Dhaka's slums require dengue monitoring initiatives with sufficient campaigns for behavioral change. This finding might be incorporated into other DF-affected areas' dengue outbreak prevention plans.