26. KIẾN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH PHÒNG CHỐNG SỐT XUẤT HUYẾT DENGUE CỦA NGƯỜI CHĂM SÓC TRẺ NẰM ĐIỀU TRỊ TẠI KHOA NHIỄM, BỆNH VIỆN NHI ĐỒNG 2 NĂM 2024

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of knowledge and practices of Dengue fever prevention among caregivers of children treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital 2, in 2024.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Results: Through 355 research subjects who are caregivers of children with Dengue hemorrhagic fever treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital 2 in 2024, it was noted that: the ratio of caregivers of childrens with correct general knowledge on Dengue fever control was 50.1%; the ratio of caregivers of children with correct general practice on Dengue fever control was 32.1%, the study found a relationship between correct general knowledge and correct general practice  about Dengue prevention and control with p = 0.007.

Conclusion: The ratio of caregivers of children treated at the Infection Department, Children’s Hospital 2, in 2024 with correct knowledge about Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention is average, the rate of correct practice on Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention is still very low. It is necessary to strengthen health education communication work in the community as well as regularly repeat communication sessions at the Infection Department of Children’s Hospital 2 to improve knowledge and pratices about Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention and control.