Kiến thức và thực hành phòng chống sốt xuất huyết Dengue của người dân tại thành phố Thủ Dầu Một, tỉnh Bình Dương năm 2025 và một số yếu tố liên quan

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, including Vietnam. The disease imposes a substantial burden on healthcare systems and communities, making effective prevention and control strategies paramount. This study addresses the critical need to understand community-level preparedness against DHF by examining the knowledge and practices of residents in Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province. By identifying the current status and associated factors, this research aims to provide crucial insights for local authorities to develop targeted and impactful intervention measures to mitigate the spread of Dengue hemorrhagic fever.

Public health professionals, local and provincial authorities, policymakers, and researchers involved in infectious disease control and community health programs.

This descriptive cross-sectional study investigated the knowledge and practices regarding Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention and control among 352 household heads or representatives aged 18 years and older in Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province. Data was systematically collected through structured interviews and direct household observations across three wards: Hiep Thanh, Phu Cuong, and Phu Tho. The methodology allowed for a comprehensive assessment of awareness levels and preventive behaviors, followed by statistical analysis to identify significant influencing factors. The findings revealed that the proportion of residents with adequate knowledge about DHF prevention was 65.9%, while appropriate practices stood at 69.3%. These levels are considered suboptimal, indicating persistent gaps in community understanding and engagement. Key factors significantly associated with overall knowledge included occupational status. Furthermore, educational level, household economic status, and the number of DHF-related information sources accessed were significantly correlated with overall preventive practices. The study concludes that the prevailing levels of knowledge and appropriate practices for Dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention in Thu Dau Mot city are not sufficiently high to ensure effective disease control. This underscores the urgent need for enhanced intersectoral collaboration, involving the provincial Department of Health and local authorities, to secure budget allocation, develop strategic plans, provide training, improve communication campaigns, and supervise DHF prevention programs. Moreover, community organizations, mass associations, and residents must actively participate in environmental sanitation, mosquito breeding site elimination, and community-based disease prevention efforts to achieve sustainable impact.