Table_1_Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare workers regarding dengue fever in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran.DOC

BackgroundDengue fever is a rapidly emerging infection worldwide with a high public health burden. Adequate training of healthcare workers is essential to warrant the timely provision of health services to improve the outcome of dengue management.MethodsThis is an analytical cross-sectional study, conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers regarding dengue from April 2021 to March 2022 in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. Data was collected using a researcher-made structured questionnaire, prepared as Google Forms, and sent to target groups through social media and email. Data analysis was performed by SPSS 22 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square) at a significant level of 5%.ResultsMost of the respondents had heard about dengue (83.8%); media (32.7%) and academic education (25%) were the main sources of information. Respondents had less knowledge associated with dengue symptoms (52%) than prevention and control (69%), transmission (72.2%) and clinical management (81%). Based on the 70% cut-off point, the majority of the participants had a good attitude (81%) and practice (73%). However, only 49.6% of the respondents showed good practice regarding dengue local transmission. A significant difference was observed between participants knowledge on clinical management with occupation; attitude with gender and occupation; and practice with gender (p ConclusionThe results of this study revealed gaps in some dimensions of KAP in healthcare workers, therefore, a greater focus should be placed on future training programs to raise knowledge and attitude leading to sound practice and behavior for adequate management of dengue.</p

Data_Sheet_1_Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare workers regarding dengue fever in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran.PDF

BackgroundDengue fever is a rapidly emerging infection worldwide with a high public health burden. Adequate training of healthcare workers is essential to warrant the timely provision of health services to improve the outcome of dengue management.MethodsThis is an analytical cross-sectional study, conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers regarding dengue from April 2021 to March 2022 in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. Data was collected using a researcher-made structured questionnaire, prepared as Google Forms, and sent to target groups through social media and email. Data analysis was performed by SPSS 22 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square) at a significant level of 5%.ResultsMost of the respondents had heard about dengue (83.8%); media (32.7%) and academic education (25%) were the main sources of information. Respondents had less knowledge associated with dengue symptoms (52%) than prevention and control (69%), transmission (72.2%) and clinical management (81%). Based on the 70% cut-off point, the majority of the participants had a good attitude (81%) and practice (73%). However, only 49.6% of the respondents showed good practice regarding dengue local transmission. A significant difference was observed between participants knowledge on clinical management with occupation; attitude with gender and occupation; and practice with gender (p ConclusionThe results of this study revealed gaps in some dimensions of KAP in healthcare workers, therefore, a greater focus should be placed on future training programs to raise knowledge and attitude leading to sound practice and behavior for adequate management of dengue.</p

Overview of perceptions about the system for dengue vector control.^a

Overview of perceptions about the system for dengue vector control.a</p

Description of the key items of the vector control system.

Description of the key items of the vector control system.</p

Analytical framework for vector control needs assessment, based on available logic models, and aligned to the Global Vector Control Response 2017–2030.

Analytical framework for vector control needs assessment, based on available logic models, and aligned to the Global Vector Control Response 2017–2030.</p

Details per country/state regarding diseases for which a vector control component existed.

Details per country/state regarding diseases for which a vector control component existed.</p

Panel of stakeholders involved in vector control needs assessment in each country/state.

Panel of stakeholders involved in vector control needs assessment in each country/state.</p

List of vector control needs assessment reports, by country, with availability from third party sources.

List of vector control needs assessment reports, by country, with availability from third party sources.</p

Overview of perceptions about the system for leishmaniases vector control.^a

Overview of perceptions about the system for leishmaniases vector control.a</p

Overview of perceptions about the system for malaria vector control.^a

Overview of perceptions about the system for malaria vector control.a</p