Publications by authors named "Muhammad Fazal Ud Din"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a growing health threat in Pakistan, leading to increased illness and death, prompting a study to evaluate public understanding of it.
- An online survey of 1,039 adults showed that only 51.5% had heard of CCHF; with only 20.2% showing good knowledge, 33.3% positive attitudes, and 48.2% good practices toward it.
- Results highlighted that factors like education and income significantly influenced knowledge and attitudes, indicating a need for better public education to improve responses to this contagious disease.
