KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTING BEDBUGS AMONG MALE STUDENTS AT KAMPALA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.51168/2e5xp690Keywords:
Bedbug infestation, proper sanitation, Kampala School of Health SciencesAbstract
Background
Bedbugs are flat brown insects that bite the exposed skin of humans to feed on their blood. The study aims to assess the knowledge attitudes and practices toward preventing bedbugs among male students at Kampala School of Health Sciences.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods.
Results
Most (96.7%) of the respondents knew that bedbugs feed on human blood whereas least (3.3%) knew that bedbugs feed on others. Most (30%) knew washing clothes as a way used to prevent the spread of bedbugs whereas least (20%) knew storing clothes in plastic bags. Most (61.7%) thought that bedbugs can be prevented whereas least (15%) thought bedbugs cannot be prevented. most (55%) thought about seeking medical attention in case of bedbug infestation whereas, the least (45%) thought of not seeking medical attention in case of a bedbug infestation. The majority (35%) of the respondents wash their clothing and dwellings regularly whereas the the least (10%) have other specific periods of cleaning their homes and clothing. (60%) of the respondents were doing diploma programs whereas the least (40%) were doing certificate programs.
Conclusions
The overall knowledge of the respondents towards the prevention of bedbugs was good and the respondents had a good attitude towards the prevention of bedbugs, their practices towards the prevention of bedbugs were inappropriate for their knowledge and attitude; therefore, effective implementation would require additional factors such as health education on the various practices of prevention of bedbugs and sensitization about bedbug infestation among others.
Recommendations
The school administration should sensitize the students and the community on bedbug infestation, promote personal hygiene and proper sanitation in the school, and seal cracks and crevices in hostels to improve their attitudes and practices towards the prevention of bedbugs.
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