A Survey on Knowledge and Awareness of Dengue Fever Among the Residents at Mirpur, Bangladesh

Abstract

Dengue fever is a tropical disease carried by mosquitoes and caused by the dengue virus. The aim of the current study was to assess the knowledge, prevalence, treatment and preventative strategies among the people of Mirpur, Bangladesh. From December 2022 to February 2023, 112 residents of Mirpur, Bangladesh, participated in a community-based cross-sectional survey. Using a distinct portion of the questionnaire, data regarding sociodemographic details and knowledge, awareness, treatment, prevention, and practice toward dengue was gathered. In this study, majority of the patients were female. 43% of respondents identify as students and 39% of respondents are undergraduate students. 42% of respondents are between the ages of 20 and 40. The majority 65% of responders have come from urban areas. This study revealed 98% of the responders had an awareness of dengue and 60% of respondents had knowledge about hemorrhagic dengue fever. Approximately 79% of responders to this study reported having dengue fever. 42% of respondents experienced dengue symptoms for one week. 70% of respondents claimed that the increase in Aedes species was the cause of dengue, and about 37% of participants reported having experienced severe dengue. 37% said they had experienced low platelet counts. 60% of respondents stated they had taken paracetamol tablets four times to treat dengue. 72% of respondents have knowledge about the prevention of dengue fever. 74% of respondents agreed in this survey that dengue can be controlled by preventative measures. This particular study has an extensive analysis of dengue fever which can help to decide the healthcare provider to conduct an awareness programme ensure to the control of dengue fever in this area.