Virology & Mycology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0517
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2161-0517
+44 1223 790975
Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Article
Online Questionnaire Based Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Regarding Dengue Fever among Local People of Karachi, Pakistan
Author(s): Muhammad Ali*, Quratulain Khan, Shoaib Nawaz, Muhammad Jamal, Sharmeen Naz, Muhammad Bilal and Mahnoor Abbas
Dengue fever is a very common viral disease in Pakistan. It is a major public health issue whose epidemiology and ecology is strongly related to human lifestyle and activities. Current study aimed at evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding dengue fever among people of Karachi, Pakistan. A questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted between February-April 2022. Questionnaire was prepared and adapted from previous literature available and it was designed on google forms. This questionnaire was distributed randomly through various social media networks. Questionnaire had four sections which included socio-demographic data of all participants, questions about knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever. Data was evaluated statistically (descriptive statistics) using SPSS software version 25. A total of 140 respondents filled the google survey form. Out o.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0517.24.13.282