Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Dengue Prevention Among Primary School Children With and Without Experience of Previous Dengue Infection in Southern Thailand

• 2021

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• Charuai Suwanbamrung; Bussarawadee Saengsuwan; Thamonwan Sangmanee; Napaporn Thrikaew; Poungpen Srimoung; Sarunya Maneerattanasak
PMID: 34159247DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100275

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This study looks at how primary school children in southern Thailand understand and act to prevent dengue fever. It describes that kids with past dengue experience have better prevention practices but similar knowledge and attitudes compared to those without. Most children learn about dengue from teachers, parents, and TV. The study suggests adding more detailed information about dengue symptoms and prevention in school lessons. It also highlights the importance of involving families in education programs to improve children's understanding of the disease for better health protection.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Aedes; Child Health; Child Welfare; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Mosquito Control; Schools; Thailand

Institutions: Walailak University; Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital

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