Malaria and Congo fever: awareness among university students (original) (raw)
2013, International Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
Background: Pakistan occupies almost the middle of malaria belt. Malaria and Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) are endemic in Pakistan. Both of these infectious diseases have epidemic potentials but are preventable and treatable. Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire was self-administered to 450 participants from three universities of interior Sindh. Knowledge and perception regarding malaria and CCHF were recorded. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 17. Results: From 450 participants, 410 (91.1%) had heard of malaria and 221 (49.1%) were aware of CCHF. Mosquito bite as a cause of malaria was reported by 381 students (84.7%) and Congo is a viral fever was known to 177 students (39.3%). Conclusion: Our study found a need of improving the availability of information among students who should be aware of the infectious diseases like malaria and CCHF especially in areas where these two infections are endemic.
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