Factors Associated with Dengue Fever Prevention and Control Behaviors among Residents in Plai Phraya Subdistrict, Plai Phraya District, Krabi Province.

Abstract

This study employed a descriptive research design to examine factors associated with dengue fever prevention and control behaviors among people residing in Plai Phraya Subdistrict, Plai Phraya District, Krabi Province. The sample consisted of 377 residents of Plai Phraya Subdistrict. The sample size was calculated using the Krejcie and Morgan formula, and participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising four sections: 1) personal factors, 2) knowledge of dengue fever, 3) attitudes toward dengue fever prevention and control, and 4) dengue fever prevention and control behaviors. Data were analyzed using statistical software. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were used to describe the data, while Pearson’s correlation coefficient was employed to examine the relationships among variables.

The findings revealed that knowledge of dengue fever was significantly associated with dengue fever prevention and control behaviors among people in Plai Phraya Subdistrict at the 0.01 significance level, with a high level of correlation (r = .570, p < .001). In addition, attitudes toward dengue fever prevention and control were significantly associated with dengue fever prevention and control behaviors at the 0.01 significance level, with a very high level of correlation (r = .885, p < .001). Therefore, relevant agencies should promote accurate knowledge and positive attitudes among local residents in order to continuously improve dengue fever prevention and control behaviors. Such efforts can contribute to sustainable dengue fever prevention and control through collaboration among government agencies, network partners, and people in the community.