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Siddique AB, Omi NT, Rasel SM, Hoque SSB, Rahman N, Sarker S, Ghosh A, Ahmed I, Akash Y, Ahmed A, Sikder MT. Assessment of perceived dengue risk and prevention practices among youth in Bangladesh. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3940. [PMID: 38365884 PMCID: PMC10873384 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54238-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Dengue fever is a global public health concern, especially in countries like Bangladesh. This study examines youth perceived dengue risk, and preventive practices, providing valuable insights into their behavior regarding this mosquito-borne disease. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in various regions of the Dhaka district in Bangladesh. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 1,358 participants using convenience sampling, spanning the period from September 2 to October 10, 2023. A semi-structured questionnaire covered informed consent, socio-demographic data, and questions about perceived dengue risk scale (12 items), and prevention practice (13 items). Participants' mean age was 22.02 ± 1.58 years. The average scores for perceived dengue risk, and prevention practices were found to be 51.39 ± 12.01 (out of 96), and 55.57 ± 14.55 (out of 104) respectively. Previous dengue history, history of other vector-borne diseases, gender, educational level, father's educational qualification, employment status, adequate sleep duration, father's occupation, etc. are factors associated with higher risk and prevention practices regarding dengue. The research underscores the importance of tailoring prevention strategies for different demographics, raising awareness, and promoting active engagement in preventive measures. These insights are crucial for developing effective public health policies and campaigns to combat dengue.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abu Bakkar Siddique
- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
- Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
- International Centre for Research, Innovation, Training and Development (ICRITD), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- AMR Reference Laboratory (Research), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, 1341, Bangladesh.
- Health and Environmental Epidemiology Laboratory (HEEL), Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
- Health and Environmental Epidemiology Laboratory (HEEL), Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
- Health and Environmental Epidemiology Laboratory (HEEL), Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
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