Study to Assess the Knowledge of People About Dengue Fever in Selected Rural Area of Mangalore

Abstract

Health is the precious possession of all human beings as it is an asset for an individual and community as

well. Like health, disease is a dynamic process and it is just the opposite of health. Effective control of

communicable diseases is necessary for national development and economic self dependence. The aim

of the study is to assess the knowledge of people about dengue fever in selected rural area of Mangalore.

Methodology : A quantitative, non-experimental research approach was used for the present study. Research

design survey design. 150 subjects between the age 20-60 yrs were collected by using purposive sampling

method. The study was conducted in Kalkatta area, under Natekal PHC.Results: The majority of in rural

people 88(59%) were in the age group of 20-30 years. In rural area 79(53%) people were aware about

dengue fever. Source of information showed that majority 59(75%) in rural people got information from

paper, TV and media. The present study depict that 64(43%) of rural people have poor knowledge, 85(56%)

of rural were having average knowledge and 1(1%) of rural people had good knowledge about dengue fever.

Present study revealed that there is association between level of knowledge and selected demographic

variable like age and religion.

Conclusion: The present study depict that 64(43%) of rural people have poor knowledge, 85(56%) of rural

were having average knowledge and 1(1%) of rural people had good knowledge about dengue fever.