SP5-23 Is knowledge and attitude correlating with practices? A KAP study on dengue fever

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of 85.2% (95.0% CI 81.9% to 88.4%) participants affirmed that they could move with a deformed leper to the market or church. 71.5% (95.0% CI 67.5% to 75.5%) participants stated that they could offer a job to a deformed leper. Conclusion The high proportion of positive attitudes among the participants and in different divisions is a positive indicator that the elimination of leprosy social stigma is progressing in the right direction. Results Countryside areas and shopping centers had significantly the most extensive spatial clusters of knife violence (p<0.001). In summer season, there was different pattern in the clusters of the knife assaults in parks and recreation centers at hours of 19:00 to 3:00, which these data were added to the clusters of the other seasons. Considering space-time and socio-demographic status, teenagers and young single males were commonly as the victims of knife assaults in mentioned areas (p¼0.04). Conclusion There is sufficient evidence about existence of knife stabbing violence clusters in Urmia. Understanding that, which areas of city have the high rates of the crime occurrence, provides potentially a unique opportunity for regional planners and policy makers by GIS (Geographic Information System)/GPS (Global Positioning System). Introduction The earthquake that hit Padang West Sumatra, Indonesia on 30 September 2009, extremely devastating one, registering 7.6-magnitude on the Richter scale. The destruction of health infrastructure and the displacement of population following the earthquake have increased the need of support with regard to the reproductive healthcare services in all health facilities. On the other hand, it has been demonstrated that providing reproductive health services is pivotal and especially to improving family planning during the earthquake. Methods A community health center-based study was conducted to assess and examine the methods of contraception used contraception used before and within 1 year after the 2009 Padang earthquake. In total, 550 married women aged 15e49 years old participated. SP5-21 SP5-22 THE ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS FOLLOWING THE 2009 PADANG EARTHQUAKEResults The study found difference in the utilisation of contraceptive methods before and after the earthquake. Within 1 year of the earthquake, use of condom significantly increased after the earthquake and the percentage of participants who used injections and implants tended to decrease. When compared before and after the earthquake, availability, affordability and acceptability of services in access to family planning services showed significantly affected by the earthquake. Conclusion The earthquake affected to access in the utilisation of contraceptive methods. Availability, affordability and acceptability of services in access to family planning services were important to improving family planning during the earthquake situation.

Low Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices on Leptospirosis among a Rural Community in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia

“…Nonetheless, differences in the causal associations of these parameters have been documented in several studies among zoonotic diseases. Some studies support the significant associations between knowledge and attitudes and preventive practices [ 58 , 59 ], while others do not yield significant associations [ 60 , 61 ].…”

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Leptospirosis among Lakeshore Communities of Calamba and Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

“…Literature on zoonotic disease prevention practices shows varying relationships between knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices. Some studies on dengue fever reported finding a non-significant relationship between knowledge about a disease and preventive practices [50,51] or attitudes about a disease and preventive practices [52]. Other studies on rabies and dengue fever indicated significant associations between knowledge and attitudes and prevention practices [53][54][55].…”

Health Beliefs and Practices Related to Dengue Fever: A Focus Group Study

“…Findings have shown that increased understanding of dengue virus transmission was positively attributed to better dengue prevention practices [13]–[14]. Nevertheless, there were evidences which imply that knowledge about DF does not always result in the adoption of recommended preventive behaviours [15]–[16] and thus, further in-depth understanding among those living in dengue endemic country is warranted.…”