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The effect of community-based intervention on Dengue awareness and prevention among poor urban communities in Delhi, India
Journal of research in health sciences, Vol.23(4), e00596
2023
Abstract
Background
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a dengue intervention program in economically deprived urban regions of India, with a particular emphasis on housing conditions and community involvement. Given the global significance of dengue fever as a vector-borne disease, successful vector management requires effective community engagement.
Study Design
A quasi-experimental study.
Methods
This study was conducted with 314 participants from Delhi’s Sanjay Colony, divided into control and intervention groups. The study spanned 14 months (August 2020 to September 2021). The intervention program comprised two educational sessions held one month apart, covering dengue awareness, health self-care, and environmental maintenance. Data were collected at baseline, after each intervention session, and during a final follow-up assessment three months later.
Results
The primary outcome, the house index (HI), revealed statistically significant differences (P<0.001) favoring the intervention group. The total score (TS) for mosquito-borne disease, TS of knowledge, TS of attitude, and TS of practices all exhibited significant improvements in the intervention group. Participants showed an enhanced understanding of dengue causes, symptoms, and mosquito behavior related to breeding and biting. The HI in the intervention group decreased significantly from 21.65% to 4.45% (P<0.05).
Conclusion
This study, grounded in the health belief model (HBM), demonstrated the effectiveness of the intervention program in reducing HI and improving knowledge and preventive practices regarding dengue fever in impoverished urban neighborhoods of Delhi. The intervention program may be beneficial in such a poor urban community.
Details
- Title
- The effect of community-based intervention on Dengue awareness and prevention among poor urban communities in Delhi, India
- Authors/Creators
- Abhishek Lachyan - University of MalayaRafdzah Ahmad Zaki - University of MalayaBratati Banerjee - Maulana Azad Medical CollegeNasrin Aghamohammadi - University of Malaya
- Publication Details
- Journal of research in health sciences, Vol.23(4), e00596
- Identifiers
- 991005623530207891
- Copyright
- © 2023 The Author(s)
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Harry Butler Institute
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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