A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER AMONG SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN OF SPECIFIC SCHOOL OF VRINDAVAN, MATHURA, UTTAR PRADESH.

Author Name: 1. Mansi Agrawal, 2. Dheeraj Parashar, 3. Bhawna Phogat, 4. Raghav Sharma, 5. Rajpal, 6. Ankit Kumar, 7. Ram Pandey

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2026-99365534/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. B.Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.
2. Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.
3. -7. B.Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Dengue was an emerging illness in India, where it was endemic in some areas and sometimes caused yearly epidemics. Dengue was transmitted by the bite of Aedes Aegypti mosquito vector. It was an illness that affected infants, young children, and adults, with symptoms ranging from mild fever to incapacitating high fever, with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, rash. The illness could evolve to severe dengue, characterized by shock, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, and /or serious organ impairment. The disease had a seasonal pattern. This study aimed to bridge this knowledge gap and contribute to the development of effective dengue prevention strategies among school-going children in Mathura. Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was employed to conduct this study among 50 school going children of specific school of Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Participants were selected using a probability random sampling technique. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire that gathered socio-demographic information and measured the knowledge about prevention of dengue fever through a validated rating scale. The tool’s reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.79, indicating acceptable internal consistency. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics to calculate frequencies, percentages, mean, median, mode, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics using the Chi-square test were applied to examine associations between addiction levels and demographic factors at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The findings revealed that a majority of the students 50% exhibited poor levels of knowledge, while 48% showed average level of knowledge, and only 2% were classified as having good level of knowledge. The calculated mean score for level of knowledge was 5.6, indicating a prevalent poor engagement. However, Chi-square analysis showed no statistically significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, gender, family type, siblings, family type and residence. Hence, the research hypothesis H0 is accepted while H1 is rejected. Conclusion: The study concluded that the school-going children of the selected school in Vrindavan, Mathura, had low level of knowledge regarding the prevention of dengue fever. After analysis, it was evident that awareness regarding breeding places, use of protective measures (like mosquito nets, repellents), and community cleanliness was inadequate in some areas. This study emphasizes the need for continuous health education and community participation to prevent dengue outbreaks, especially in endemic regions.

Key words: Study, assess, knowledge, prevention, dengue fever, school going children.