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- - The study examined community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to mosquito-borne viral diseases (MBVDs) in Kinshasa, revealing a significant need for improved awareness and intervention strategies.
- - A cross-sectional survey conducted in early 2019 involved 1,464 participants, showing that many residences had poor sanitation, with most respondents recognizing mosquito breeding sites but only a small percentage correctly identifying yellow fever as an MBVD.
- - Findings indicate that despite recognizing the risk of MBVDs, the community's overall knowledge and attitudes did not translate into effective preventive practices, highlighting the necessity for educational initiatives to enhance understanding and management of MBVD risks.
Article Abstract
Background And Objectives: Mosquito-borne viral diseases (MBVDs) create a dramatic health situation worldwide. There is a need to improve the understanding of factors to be addressed in intervention programmes. This study explored community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding MBVD in Kinshasa.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between January and April 2019. The socio-demographic and KAP data collected through a questionnaire were analysed using Epi Info 7.
Results: The study included 1464 male and female respondents aged from 18 to 70 years old. Open garbage cans and outdoor water storage units were found in 61.2% and 33.4% of respondent residences, respectively. Polluted water bodies (80.3%) were the most mentioned as mosquito breeding places. Among 86.6% of the respondents that had heard about yellow fever, 12% knew that it is an MBVD. The majority of respondents (72.5%) were perceived to be at risk of contracting MBVD. Environment sanitation (58%) and insecticide use (25%) were among the measures implemented to control mosquitoes. The greater overall knowledge score and attitude were not associated with good practice.
Conclusion: The residents of Kinshasa had limited knowledge of MBVD. Raising awareness and educational sessions are essential in empowering the community regarding the correct attitudes and practices to effectively manage the risk posed by MBVD.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9844489 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologia4010001 | DOI Listing |
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