Publication: Factors associated with dengue prevention behaviour in Lowokwaru, Malang, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study
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2018-05-11
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14712458
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BMC Public Health. Vol.18, No.1 (2018)
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Alidha Nur Rakhmani, Yanin Limpanont, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Kamolnetr Okanurak Factors associated with dengue prevention behaviour in Lowokwaru, Malang, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. Vol.18, No.1 (2018). doi:10.1186/s12889-018-5553-z Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/46666
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Factors associated with dengue prevention behaviour in Lowokwaru, Malang, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study
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© 2018 The Author(s). Background: Dengue prevention is important for controlling the spread of dengue infection. Transmission of dengue can be prevented by controlling mosquito breeding sites. Indonesia has dengue a prevention program to minimize mosquito breeding sites known as 3 M Plus. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with dengue prevention behaviour among respondents in the Lowokwaru subdistrict, an urban area in Malang, Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a semi-structured questionnaire that was conducted by face-to-face interview. Results: Older respondents (> 60 years and 41-60 years) showed better dengue prevention behaviour than younger respondents (21-40 years and < 21 years) (p value = 0.01). Proportionally more male respondents showed poor dengue prevention behaviour compared with female respondents (p value = 0.007). Respondents who lived in Malang for long durations showed better dengue prevention behaviour compared with those who lived there for a shorter period (p value = 0.016). Those with more family members in their households practiced better dengue prevention behaviour compared with those with fewer family members (p value = 0.004). Perception was associated with dengue prevention behaviour. Respondents who had higher perceived susceptibility showed better dengue prevention behaviour compared with those who had moderate perceptions (p value = 0.000). Conclusions: Age, gender, duration of stay in Malang, number of family members, and perception of dengue susceptibility were associated with dengue prevention behaviour.