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Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and risk factors on dengue fever among children in Brazil, Fortaleza: A cross-sectional study.

Yang ZhangMonica ZahreddineKellyanne AbreuMayana Azevedo DantasKatia CharlandLaura PierceValery RiddeKate Zinszer
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
Our results provide insight into the prevalence of dengue seropositivity in Fortaleza, Brazil in children, and certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics associated with children's risk of being seropositive. They also suggest that KAP may not identify those more at-risk for dengue, although understanding and enhancing households' KAP is crucial for effective community dengue control and prevention initiatives.
Keyphrases
  • zika virus
  • risk factors
  • dengue virus
  • aedes aegypti
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • quality improvement