Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Prevention and Control Behaviors among People in Phon Sung Subdistrict, Dan Sai District, Loei Province

Abstract

 This objectives of cross-sectional descriptive study were to study. prevention and control of dengue fever behavior and study factors related to the prevention and control behavior of dengue fever among the people of Phonsung Subdistrict. Dan Sai District, Loei Province, total number 400 people. A systematic random sampling method of multi-stage random sampling according to the population proportion of each village. during November 2023. The instrument used was a general characteristics questionnaire. Knowledge test about dengue fever Questionnaire on attitude towards prevention and control of dengue fever and questionnaire on behavior on prevention and control of dengue fever. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standarddeviation. The hypotheses test with multiple logistic regression with enter method. The results of the study found that the sample group had good behavior for prevention and control of dengue fever at 52.8 percent. The mean overall behavior score was at a moderate level ( =3.65, SD.=0.52). Most of them have the best behavior in organizing things in the house. and around the house to be orderly so as not to be a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes ( =4.28, SD=0.82).The behavior that needs to be improved is hanging clothes on  the walls of rooms or corners of the house. This will cause mosquitoes to come to the island (=2.86, SD=1.31. Factors related to dengue fever prevention and control behavior include public figure in community (Adjusted OR = 1.71,95%CI = 1.06 - 2.75) and monthly household income more than 10,000 THB (Adjusted OR = 2.42 95%CI = 1.19 - 4.91). Therefore, the relevant agencies  Every household should be encouraged to play a role in controlling and preventing dengue fever. Participate in determining environmental management measures around your own residence and village. Including supporting resources for prevention and control of dengue fever in advance of the outbreak. Especially people with low income groups to have access to necessary resources.