Investigating public understanding and actions regarding Aedes mosquitoes and dengue prevention across altitudinal range in central Nepal

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dc.contributor.authorSukupayo, Punya Ramen_US
dc.contributor.authorPoudel, Ram Chandraen_US
dc.contributor.authorGhimire, Tirthen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-02T10:03:48Z
dc.date.available2024-12-02T10:03:48Z
dc.date.issued2024-07
dc.description.abstractBackgrounds & objectives: Dengue fever, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is a significant public health concern in Nepal. An extensive Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey related to Aedes mosquitoes and prevention of dengue was conducted along the route from Matihani (62 m above sea level) to Kalinchok (3840 m asl) in central Nepal. This research examined residents’ awareness of Aedes mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, aiming to support the World Health Organization’s national and global fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Methods: The survey included 550 participants aged 18–75 years (249 males and 201 females). Door-to-door cam- paigns were conducted to gather data on knowledge scores, practices, and attitudes about Aedes mosquitoes using a standard structured questionnaire. Results: Findings of this study revealed a moderate level of knowledge across the study area, with a mean knowledge score of 5.525±2.58 (correct answer rate of 46.05%). While 99.6% of respondents were aware of dengue transmis- sion by mosquitoes, only 64.5% were able to report Aedes mosquitoes as the key transmitter. Less than one-third of the participants (27.8%) were familiar with black-and-white stripes in Aedes. Additionally, only 36.7% were knowledgeable about the day-biting behavior of Aedes mosquitoes. Interpretation & conclusion: This KAP survey provides valuable insights into community understanding of Aedes mosquitoes and dengue prevention practices associated with various Nepalese communities residing in low to high altitudes of central Nepal. These findings can be adopted to address the increasing health burden faced by countries with low-to-high altitude regions within the Hindu Kush Himalayas.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Zoology, Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Bhaktapur, Nepal; Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepalen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsMolecular Biotechnology Unit, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepalen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Zoology, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepalen_US
dc.identifier.citationSukupayo Punya Ram, Poudel Ram Chandra, Ghimire Tirth. Investigating public understanding and actions regarding Aedes mosquitoes and dengue prevention across altitudinal range in central Nepal. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases. 2024 Jul; 61(3): 461-471en_US
dc.identifier.issn0972-9062
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/239645
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer – Medknowen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume61en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_24_24en_US
dc.subjectAedes mosquitoesen_US
dc.subjectdengue feveren_US
dc.subjectKAP surveyen_US
dc.subjectNepal Rajen_US
dc.titleInvestigating public understanding and actions regarding Aedes mosquitoes and dengue prevention across altitudinal range in central Nepalen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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