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Rojas, L., Perez, M. (2024). Nivel de conocimientos y actitudes sobre la enfermedad del dengue en padres de familia que acuden al “Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño”, Breña, Lima [Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16369
Rojas, L., Perez, M. Nivel de conocimientos y actitudes sobre la enfermedad del dengue en padres de familia que acuden al “Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño”, Breña, Lima []. PE: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16369
@misc{renati/988154,
title = "Nivel de conocimientos y actitudes sobre la enfermedad del dengue en padres de familia que acuden al “Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño”, Breña, Lima",
author = "Perez Sanchez, Madelein Diana",
publisher = "Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia",
year = "2024"
}
Background:Dengue is a systemic viral disease of great importance in public health in Peru, with significant presence in the northern coast and the Amazon. Previous studies highlight the lack of knowledge and poor preventive attitudes of the population towards dengue, factors that contribute to its spread and complications. Parents play a crucial role in protecting family and community health, underscoring the importance of evaluating their knowledge and attitudes regarding this disease. Objectives: valuate the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding dengue disease among the parents who attend the outpatient clinics at the National Institute of Child Health, Breña, Lima, Peru. Materials and methods: An observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, collecting information from 198 parents who attended the outpatient services. Descriptive statistics were performed to present the study data. The Chi-square test was applied for data distribution, and the Fisher exact test was used to determine specific associations. Results: The study reveals a low level of knowledge about the disease among the parents, represented by 71.7% (n=142). Similarly, a predominance of poor preventive attitudes was identified (68.7%, n=136). Conclusion:None of the participants had a good level of knowledge about the disease. 53.5%(n=106) were aware of basic preventive measures, such as covering water containers; 65.1%(n=129) did not keep flower vases with water; 15%(n=28) used larvicides, and only 17.2%(n=34) installed protective screens in their homes.
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