KHẢO SÁT KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ PHÒNG CHỐNG BỆNH SỐT XUẤT HUYẾT VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN CỦA CÁC BÀ MẸ CÓ CON ĐẾN NHẬP VIỆN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN CHUYÊN KHOA SẢN NHI SÓC TRĂNG

Abstract

Introduction: Dengue fever, if not diagnosed early and managed promptly, can lead to death. Prevention largely depends on the public’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the disease. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes towards dengue prevention, and related factors among mothers whose children were hospitalized Soc Trang hospital for Women and Children. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 mothers with hospitalized children at Soc Trang hospital for Women and Children. Results: General knowledge about dengue prevention was 58.4%, and positive attitudes toward prevention were 59.7%. Factors associated with better knowledge included non-poor economic status, having 1-2 children, higher education level (high school or above) (p < 0.05, ORs: 2.285; 2.112; 3.209; 3.182, respectively). Factors related to positive attitudes included non-poor economic status, non-civil servant/manual labor occupations, and higher correct knowledge, with ORs of 3.556; 3.717; and 5.84, respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The levels of knowledge and attitudes toward dengue prevention among mothers were moderate. Economic status and education level significantly influenced these factors. Therefore, community education and awareness campaigns on dengue fever prevention should be organized, especially targeting mothers with low income and education.