Factors affecting dengue prevention practices: nationwide survey of the Malaysian public.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Efforts to stamp dengue in many dengue endemic countries has met little success. There is a need to re-examine and understand how the public at large view the dengue prevention efforts. This study aimed to examine the demographic factors, theoretical constructs of the Health Belief Model and knowledge about dengue and how these influence the practice of dengue prevention.

Methods

A national telephone survey was carried out with 2,512 individuals of the Malaysian public aged 18-60 years.

Results

The majority (73%) of the Malaysian public had a total dengue prevention score of 51-100 (of a possible score of 1-100). Multivariate analysis suggests significant correlates of higher dengue prevention practices with demographic background, perception of susceptibil

SUBMITTER: Wong LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4383514 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature