Perceptions, Attitudes, And Responses To Dengue Early Warning Among Urban Community In Kuala Lumpur
https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.19/no.2/art.292
- Author:
Leong Yu Kai
;
Chai Yan Yu
;
Kok Piao Yee
;
Siti Nazihah Abdullah
;
Tan Qing Hang
;
Aida Rahimi
;
Mohd Syafiq Yusop
;
Fatin Zahidah Ismail
;
Nik Daliana Nik Farid
;
Lim Sin How
;
Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Perceptions;
attitudes;
responses;
urban;
dengue early warning
- From:Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
2019;19(2):149-159
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dengue early warning system, based on many different factors including climatic factors, is likely to be a useful tool for predicting dengue cases. This study aims to assess the perceptions, attitudes, and responses to dengue early warning among a sample of residents in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as the factors associated with their willingness in participating dengue prevention public activity. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of Titiwangsa District, Kuala Lumpur. A structured questionnaire was administered via face-to-face interview. About 75% of the respondents perceived dengue early warning as a useful tool for the community to take preventive measures. However, more than half did not know elevated temperature increases dengue cases. More than 80% wanted to know more how climate can be used to predict dengue outbreak. Willingness of participating in dengue control public activity was associated with age (p<0.001), educational level (p=0.005), perception (p<0.001), and attitude (p<0.001). Perception towards dengue early warning was positive among the urban residents. Majority of the participants reported good attitude with regard to dengue early warning while a minority demonstrated a poor response. Educational level, perception, and attitude are significantly associated with willingness to engage in dengue prevention public activity.
- Full text:22.2018my0423.pdf
