Dengue fever remains a critical public health challenge in Thailand. Current outbreak dynamics exhibit unpredictable patterns, complicating prediction efforts and contributing to a rising trend in both incidence and mortality rates. Addressing this issue through health promotion, public education, and behavioral modification is essential for fostering effective dengue prevention and control practices. This approach relies heavily on enhancing public awareness regarding the perceived susceptibili
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals aged between 15 and 59 years. 2. Having a registered residence or currently residing within the responsibility area of Na Yai Am Hospital. 3. Possessing full consciousness and sound mental health status. 4. Able to understand and communicate effectively in the Thai language. 5. Willing to participate in the study and cooperate in completing the questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals experiencing acute illness or health problems on the day of data collection, resulting in an inability to concentrate or complete the questionnaire. 2. Individuals who request to withdraw from the study voluntarily or decline to participate further during the questionnaire completion process. 3. Individuals with communication barriers or an inability to understand and communicate in the Thai language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention and control behaviors at 1 day Questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Factors associated with dengue prevention behaviors including knowledge and health beliefs At the time of interview Chi-square test and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Nayaiam Hospital, Chanthaburi