Factors influencing the knowledge, attitude, and practices of police personnel toward dengue fever in Kathmandu, Nepal

IF 2.6 4区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Occupational Health Pub Date : 2023-09-04 DOI:10.1002/1348-9585.12421

Damodar Paudel, Sampurna Kakchapati, Nabin Lageju, Samriddhi Karki, Jayanti Dhungana, Sirish Regmi, Deepa Chudal, Ram Prasad Sharma

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Abstract

Objective

Dengue fever is a significant public health problem in Nepal, and police personnel are considered to play a crucial role in preventing and controlling dengue fever. This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of police personnel toward dengue in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Methods

The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study among 422 police personnel, where data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Bi-variate analysis and multivariate analysis were used to examine the association between sociodemographic factors and environmental factors with knowledge, attitude, and practices of dengue.

Results

The study found that the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dengue prevention was 58%, 46%, and 75%, respectively. The study found that family history of dengue (AOR = 2.78, 95% CI = 1.38-5.6), owning bed nets (AOR = 2.13, 95% CI = 1.04-4.35) and having covered water storage containers (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI = 1.74-5.13) were associated with higher odds of knowledge on dengue. Having family history of dengue (AOR = 2.45, 95% CI = 1.24-4.87) and the presence of broken glasses or discarded plastic bottles in the house (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI = 1.93-5.36) were associated with attitude on dengue. Knowledge on dengue was associated with higher odds of attitude (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI = 2.09-5.36) and practices (AOR = 3.21, 95% CI = 1.93, 5.36).

Conclusion

The study identified specific factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and practices toward dengue prevention. The study concluded that regular training and awareness-raising activities are needed to improve their knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward dengue.

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影响尼泊尔加德满都警察人员对登革热的知识、态度和做法的因素

登革热是尼泊尔的一个重大公共卫生问题，警察人员被认为在预防和控制登革热方面发挥着至关重要的作用。本研究旨在评估影响尼泊尔加德满都警察人员对登革热的知识、态度和做法的因素。方法采用横断面描述性研究方法，对422名警务人员进行问卷调查。采用双变量分析和多变量分析来检验社会人口因素和环境因素与登革热知识、态度和实践之间的关系。结果对登革热预防的知晓率为58%，态度率为46%，行为率为75%。研究发现，登革热家族史(AOR = 2.78, 95% CI = 1.38-5.6)、拥有蚊帐(AOR = 2.13, 95% CI = 1.04-4.35)和有盖储水容器(AOR = 2.99, 95% CI = 1.74-5.13)与登革热知识知晓率较高相关。有登革热家族史(AOR = 2.45, 95% CI = 1.24 ~ 4.87)和家中有碎玻璃或废弃塑料瓶(AOR = 2.07, 95% CI = 1.93 ~ 5.36)与登革热态度相关。登革热知识与态度(AOR = 3.3, 95% CI = 2.09-5.36)和行为(AOR = 3.21, 95% CI = 1.93, 5.36)相关。结论本研究确定了与登革热预防知识、态度和实践相关的具体因素。该研究的结论是，需要定期开展培训和提高认识活动，以改善他们对登革热的知识、态度和做法。

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Journal of Occupational Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

3.30%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The scope of the journal is broad, covering toxicology, ergonomics, psychosocial factors and other relevant health issues of workers, with special emphasis on the current developments in occupational health. The JOH also accepts various methodologies that are relevant to investigation of occupational health risk factors and exposures, such as large-scale epidemiological studies, human studies employing biological techniques and fundamental experiments on animals, and also welcomes submissions concerning occupational health practices and related issues.