Assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the people on dengue fever and malaria in the central Nepal
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Dengue and malaria remain critical, resurgent public health challenges in Nepal. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding these mosquito-borne diseases among 130 households in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Makawanpur. Utilizing a questionnaire-based survey, the study found that 28% of respondents self-reported a household history of dengue within the past year often cluster-infecting multiple family members while only 1% self-reported history of malaria. Participants demonstrated high knowledge regarding dengue vectors (87%) and prevention (72%), alongside strong confidence (97%) in their chosen treatment strategies. Conversely, knowledge regarding malaria transmission was remarkably low (13%). While community attitudes and knowledge favor dengue prevention, critical gaps persist regarding malaria. These findings underscore the need for targeted, community-level educational interventions and intensified vector control programs to mitigate transmission risks and strengthen regional public health resilience.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225392731