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Title: | Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka. |
Authors: | Wijesooriya, L.I. Hitige, D.G. Herath, Y.B. Sugandhi, R.A.I. Siriwardana, S.R. |
Keywords: | Knowledge Dengue Fever Advanced Level Students Sri Lanka |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
Publisher: | In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
Citation: | 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. |
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. |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/18674 |
Appears in Collections: | IPRC - 2017 |
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