Publications by authors named "Shraddha Pangeni"
BMC Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Dengue fever poses a major health challenge in Nepal, making it essential to understand local communities' knowledge and attitudes toward the disease to formulate effective prevention strategies.
- A study in Lalitpur Metropolitan City involved a mix of quantitative analysis of 636 individuals and qualitative interviews with 20 participants, revealing valuable insights into community awareness and behaviors regarding dengue fever.
- Findings showed that 64.94% of respondents were aware of dengue, 91.51% had positive attitudes towards it, but only 49.84% actively practiced prevention measures, highlighting the need for improved public health initiatives.
