Knowledge, attitude and practice of Hadhramout university students about dengue fever, Al-Yemen

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to assess the knowledge, Attitude and practice of Hadhramout university students about Dengue fever [DF]. Descriptive research design was used. The study was carried out at Hadhramout University that is located in Al-Mukalla city, 4 collages were taken randomly to collect the necessary data. 679 students were chosed from the previous mentioned faculties by systematic random sample technique. Two tools were used for data collection, the first was a self administrated questionnaire sheet and the second tool was the Likert scale. The study revealed that [78.5%] of the students had a fair knowledge about the vector. The main sources of information as stated by the students were television and posters and brochures. The vast majority of students [96.3%] had adequate score of practice [>/= 60%], while [98.1%] of the students had positive attitude [>/= 60%] about DF. Low significant positive correlation between knowledge, attitude and practice of students about DF was noted. Recommendations: educational programs should be directed and organized to all students from different educational levels to increase the community participation in the combat of the disease