Statistical analysis

The data were entered and analyzed by using Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Descriptive
statistics was conducted to obtain frequencies and percentages.

RESULT
Knowledge

Tabel 1.2 Respondents answer (knowledge) towards dengue fever

No Statement Opinion Numbe Score Info

SA A N D SD r of
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) respond
(%) (%) (%) (%) (%) ents
1. Dengue fever is 19 14 2 - - 157
caused by the (54.2%) (40%) (5.7%)
mosquito; Aedes
aegypti
2. Life cycle of the 3 15 13 4 - 101
Aedes mosquito is (8.5 %) (42.8%) (37.1%) (11.4%)
one week
3. Stagnant water is 22 11 2 - - 165
the main source (62.8%) (31.4%) (5.7%)
for mosquito
breeding
4. Dengue fever 20 9 5 1 35 153
affects all age (57.1%) (25.7%) (14.2%) (2.8%) respond
groups ents
5. Dengue epidemics 3 11 9 11 1 109
start during hot (8.5%) (31.4%) (25.7%) (31.4%) (2.8%)
weather
6. Dengue is a flu- 4 6 15 7 3 106
like illness (11.4%) (17.1%) (42.8%) (20%) (8.5%)
7. Dengue fever can 5 9 8 11 2 109
be transmitted by (14.2%) (25.7%) (22.8%) (31.4%) (5.7%)
direct blood
contact
8. Mosquito 3 2 20 8 2 101
transmitting (8.5%) (5.7%) (57.1%) (22.8%) (5.7%)
dengue only bites
in the early
morning
9. There is a vaccine 7 13 9 4 2 124
for dengue fever (20%) (37.1%) (25.7%) (11.4%) (5.7%)
10. Do I have to 16 6 6 4 3 133
worry if one of (45.7%) (17.1%) (17.1%) (11.4%) (8.5%)
my family
members was
diagnosed to have
dengue fever a
year ago?
Average 29.12% 27.4% 25.39% 14.26% 3.12% 125.8

When the knowledge scores were analyzed, it was observed that 29.12% of respondents
answered strong agree that by 10 statement about knowledge toward dengue fever, the
respondents answer agree 27.4% from the 10 statement by observation. For netral, it was
observed that 25.39% of respondents answered by 10 statement, and 14.26% for disagree
from 10 statement. We also got 3.12% for strong disagree answered by 10 statement. And the
highest score showed by statement “Dengue fever is caused by the mosquito; Aedes aegypti”
with 157.

Attitude

Tabel 1.3 Respondents answer (attitude) towards dengue fever

No Statement Opinion Numbe Score Info

SA A N D SD r of
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) respond
(%) (%) (%) (%) (%) ents
1. I am afraid of 18 8 2 7 - 142
dengue fever (51.4%) (22.8%) (5.7%) (20%)
2. Dengue is a 19 13 3 - - 156
serious illness (54.2%) (37.1%) (8.5%)
3. Dengue fever 2 3 5 18 7 80
cannot be (5.7%) (8.5%) (14.2%) (51.4%) (20%)
prevented
4. I am at risk of 1 8 8 13 5 92
getting dengue (2.8%) (22.8%) (22.8%) (37.1%) (14.2%)
5. It is not necessary 3 - 3 17 12 70
to seek immediate (8.5%) (8.5%) (48.5%) (34.2%)
treatment for 35
dengue fever as respond
there is no cure ents
for it
6. The public has the 20 13 2 - - 158
most important (57.1%) (37.1%) (5.7%)
role in dengue
control
7. It is not the 3 1 6 12 13 74
responsibility of (8.5%) (2.8%) (17.1%) (34.2%) (37.1%)
the public health
staff and local
government in the
prevention of
dengue
8. Fogging is not 3 8 17 7 - 112
essential enough (8.5%) (22.8%) (48.5%) (20%)
for prevention of
dengue
9. Elimination of - 2 11 16 6 79
larvae breeding is (5.7%) (31.4%) (45.7%) (17.1%)
a complete waste
of time
10. There is a high 9 16 7 2 1 135
chance for dengue (25.7%) (45.7%) (20%) (5.7%) (2.8%)
to spread in the
future
Average 22.24% 20.53% 18.24% 26.26% 12.54% 109.8

When the attitude scores were analyzed, it was observed that 26.26% of respondents
answered disagree that by 10 statement about attitude toward dengue fever, the respondents
answer strong agree 22.24% from the 10 statement by observation. For agree, it was observed
that 18.24% of respondents answered by 10 statement, and 12.54% for strong disagree from
10 statement. We also got 18.24% for netral answered by 10 statement. And the highest
score showed by statement “The public has the most important role in dengue control” with
158.

Practice

Tabel 1.5 Respondents answer (practice) towards dengue fever

No Statement Opinion Numbe Score Info

SA A N D SD r of
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) responn
(%) (%) (%) (%) (%) dents
1. Do you practice 10 17 7 1 - 141
covering water (28.5%) (48.5%) (20%) (2.8%)
jars at home?
2. Do you cover 11 16 6 2 - 141
water tanks at (31.4%) (45.7%) (17.1%) (5.7%)
home?
3. Do you regularly 9 11 9 6 128
inspect (25.7%) (31.4%) (25.7%) (17.1%)
refrigerator tray?
4. Do you examine 9 8 12 5 1 124
mosquito larvae (25.7%) (22.8%) (34.2%) (14.2%) (2.8%) 35
both indoors and respond
outdoors? ents
5. Do you practice 5 8 16 5 1 116
draining water (14.2%) (22.8%) (45.7%) (14.2%) (2.8%)
from flower pot?
6. Do you examine 7 13 9 5 1 125
any discarded (20%) (37.1%) (25.7%) (14.2%) (2.8%)
material that may
hold water?
Eg: car tyres,
empty bottles
7. Do you use 7 12 10 5 1 124
mosquito net or (20%) (34.2%) (28.5%) (14.2%) (2.8%)
mosquito coil at
home?
8. Do you use 8 13 7 6 1 126
mosquito (22.8%) (37.1%) (20%) (17.1%) (2.8%)
repellant?
9. Do you 10 19 6 - - 144
participate in (28.5%) (54.2%) (17.1%)
community
cleaning
activities?
10. Do you 5 9 13 7 1 115
participate in (14.2%) (25.7%) (37.1%) (20%) (2.8%)
community
fogging in your
area?
Average 23.1% 35.95% 25.31% 11.95% 1.68% 128.4
When the practice scores were analyzed, it was observed that 35.95% of respondents
answered agree that by 10 statement about practice toward dengue fever, the respondents
answer strong agree 23.1% from the 10 statement by observation. For netral, it was observed
that 25.31% of respondents answered by 10 statement, and 11.95% for disagree from 10
statement. We also got 1.68% for strong disagree answered by 10 statement and the highest
score showed by statement “Do you participate in community cleaning activities?” with 144.

DISCUSSION

This study evaluated the knowledge and preventive practices regarding dengue
infections among Semeru street in Malang city. The results of this investigation have
demonstrated that respondents were knowledgeable of the concepts of dengue. This result is
comparably high compared to previous studies conducted in Semeru street, Malang city.
Almost all respondents to the questionnaires are familiar with dengue disease. Relatives and
friends were one of their main sources of information. This illustrates good communication
and common exchange of information among people. Health personnel are the second source
of the information.

The majority of respondents are aware of symptoms of DF. Most were able to
recognize high fever, joint pain, and headache as the main symptoms. It is essential to note
that while majority of the respondents were highly informed of the causes, symptoms, and
dengue preventive measures, still quite significant proportion of the respondents hold wrong
notions about dengue transmissions. This was probably due to the educational message from
the mass media that the primary symptom of dengue is a high fever of sudden onset with joint
pain. Their ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of dengue was important for them to
seek early treatment. Knowledge of biting habits may be important, and many respondents
correctly replied that the biting time was during the day. This fact shows that methods of
preventing mosquito bites such as mosquito coils and bed netting are usually used at night,
which are not effective in prevention.

The present study showed that though respondents had good knowledge about dengue
infection however, they were not practicing what they knew. Control of dengue fever is
primarily based on source reduction. Although knowledge regarding the breeding and
preventive methods is essential but alone it is not enough to achieve mosquito control unless
it is translated into practice or change behaviour. In the present score the respondents toward
knlowledge about dengue fever is 125.8 and percentage knowledge hoghest respondents
about “Stagnant water is the main source for mosquito breeding” is 62.8 %.

The present study showed that though respondents had not good attitude about
dengue infection. Although attitude regarding the breeding and preventive methods is
essential but alone it is not enough to achieve mosquito control unless. In the present score
the respondents toward knlowledge about dengue fever is 109.8 and percentage attitude
highest respondents about “The public has the most important role in dengue control” is 57.1
%
 Then, the present study showed that though respondents good practice about dengue
infection. Although practice regarding the breeding and preventive methods is essential but
alone it is not enough to achieve mosquito control unless. In the present score the respondents
toward practice about dengue fever is 128.4 and percentage practice highest respondents
about ”Do you practice covering water jars at home?” is 48.5 %

Some studies from Jeddah and Karachi reported deficient knowledge about dengue
fever in people of low socio-economic group. In this study though majority of respondents
had heard about the disease and knew its causative agent but very few knew about its
common symptom and its biting habits indicating a gap in the knowledge and same was
reported by other worker. Control of dengue fever through mosquito nets, repellents sprays
etc was reported by many students showing a desire towards avoiding a bite rather than
source elimination and same finding wasreported by workers.

The study concludes that sufficient knowledge was found among respondents for the
control of dengue fever but this knowledge did not change their behavior or was not
translated into practice. The study was conducted in one town only therefore, its results
cannot be generalized to all towns or all respondents of other towns. This point might be the
focus in educating people regarding prevention of DF. Despite the knowledge that stagnant
water is a breeding site for Aedes and availability of piped water has become more popular,
most people store stagnant water. The reason is that piped water in this area does not flow
smoothly, and blockages sometimes occur, so people tend to store water in containers. This
discrepancy between knowledge and practice implies that good knowledge does not
necessarily lead to good practice.

CONCLUSION

This study has shown that the respondent were aware about dengue fever (54,2%).
However, this is also accompanied by concerns about dengue fever (18%), from respondent
data indicating that there is still a majority of respondent have the avility to prevent dengue
but also few who do not have the ability to prevent dengue fever. Knowledge about dengue
fever is very important, because it will determine how attitude and habits of a person in
preventing the dengue fever disease

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To our lecturer of English for Biology State University of Malang , Mr. Dr. H. Sueb, M.
Kes who always teach us to make an article better
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Survey Data

Tabel 1.1 Data of Respondents

No Age Gender Last Education

1. 36 Woman JHS
2. 34 Woman BD (S1)
3. 25 Woman SHS
4. 18 Woman JHS
5. 45 Man S1
6. 18 Woman SHS
7. 50 Man VHS
8. 18 Man SHS
9. 15 Man JHS
10. 22 Man SHS
11. 34 Woman SHS
12. 18 Woman SHS
13. 17 Woman SHS
14. 23 Woman SHS
15. 18 Male SHS
16. 19 Woman SHS
17. 18 Male SHS
18. 18 Male SHS
19. 18 Woman SHS
20. 18 Woman SHS
21. 50 Woman SHS
22. 54 Woman ES
23. 39 Woman SHS
24. 35 Woman JHS
25. 41 Woman SHS
26. 44 Woman ES
27. 58 Male SHS
28. 48 Woman SHS
29. 37 Woman BD (S1)
30. 35 Woman JHS
31. 22 Woman SHS
32. 23 Male BD (S1)
33. 35 Woman SHS
34. 18 Woman SHS
35. 18 Woman SHS

ES : Elementary School
JHS : Junior High School
SHS : Senior High School
VHS : Vocational High School
BD (S1) : Bachelor Degree
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