Understanding the residents’ Raison d'être to participate in dengue prevention programmes at Bukit Rambai, Melaka
List of Authors
  • Nasyrah Ahmad , Nurul Afiqah Jamaluddin

Keyword
  • Dengue prevention programmes; residents; likelihood to participate

Abstract
  • Though COVID-19 is considered as the most popular endemic of the century, the news related to dengue fever is still visible in the mainstream news. Dengue fever is a dangerous disease that may lead to death if no preventive action is taken. Hence, this study is conducted to investigate the likelihood to participate in dengue prevention programmes among the residents in Bukit Rambai, Melaka. There were 377 residents involved in this study and the data was collected using purposive sampling technique. The study's findings revealed three significant findings. Majority of respondents in Bukit Rambai had shown their interest to participate in dengue preventive programmes. In addition, the correlations between knowledge, perceived severity, and perceived benefit, with the likelihood of participating in dengue prevention programmes were existed in moderation. All and all, the interests of public to participate in dengue preventive programmes are based on their knowledge, the impacts of dengue on their health and advantages they can gain when they involve in the programmes. These programmes can enhance their awareness on the cleanliness of their surroundings and hopefully, with this study, it helps related authorities to formulate and implement tighter rules and regulations in order to keep the environment safe and sound.

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