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A Cross-Sectional Study on Attitudes toward Dengue Prevention among Adults Aged 18 and above Living in Korail Slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dengue fever poses a significant public health challenge in urban slums, where environmental and socio-economic vulnerabilities amplify risks. This cross-sectional study investigates attitudes toward dengue prevention among 424 adults residing in Korail, a densely populated slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed to explore demographic, geographic, and socio-economic factors shaping preventive attitudes.

Source: International Journal of Health Policy Planning

DOI: 10.33140/ijhpp.04.01.09

Authors: Anish Dhodari, Azzam Ali, Mokhtar Ashor

Institution: BRAC University

Language: English

Topic: Dengue and Mosquito Control Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409513942