Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude of Health Workers About Dengue Fever at Al-Hodeidah Governorate

Abstract

Dengue fever (DF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and is emerging as a serious global health problem. However, there is still  a lack of knowledge regarding the disease. The aim of the study: To assess the knowledge and attitude of health workers about dengue  fever in Al-Hodeidah governorate.

Subjects and methods: Descriptive research design was used in the study with convenient sampling.  The current study included 337 participants.

Results: The study revealed that 53% of health workers had a fair knowledge level about  dengue fever and 78.65% of them had a positive attitude about dengue fever.

Conclusion: The study concluded that about half of health  workers had fair knowledge about dengue fever. While about three-quarters of them had a positive attitude about dengue fever.  

Recommendations: According to the current study, educational programs for nurses and midwives on dengue fever management and  prevention should be organized.