Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka.
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2017
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In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Abstract
Dengue is a leading healthcare challenge in Sri Lanka. In 2015, 29,777 dengue cases were reported and this increased by 85.2% (55150 cases) in 2016. Last 10 months of year 2017 reported 158854 suspected dengue cases. Of them, about 30% were children of 519 years. Schoolchildren of advanced level (A/L) (Grade-12&13) are influential and useful on dengue control activities in schools.
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Knowledge, Dengue Fever, Advanced Level Students, Sri Lanka
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Wijesooriya, L.I., Hitige, D.G., Herath, Y.B., Sugandhi, R.A.I. and Siriwardana, S.R. (2017). Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p.37.