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    Knowledge, awareness and preventative practices regarding dengue fever among the adult population in Kassala city 2024.
    (Napata College, 2024) Duaa Abdualrahman Ahmed Abdualrahman; Esraa Mustafa Adam Abd Allah; Shahd Magdi Mohamed Elmutwakil Mustafa; Nibras Fath Elrahman Mohammed Ahmed Altayeb; Mohja Saif Aldeen Altayeb Abdullah
    Background: Dengue fever is a prevalent arthropod-borne disease spread through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes, with Aedes aegypti being the primary vector. The virus is a non-segmented, positive single-stranded, enveloped RNA virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus of the family Flaviviridae. It is primarily found in tropical and subtropical countries, primarily in urban and semi-urban environments. The incidence of dengue fever has dramatically increased globally, with an estimated 100400 million new cases reported annually. The virus can be caused by one of four genetically related serotypes (DENV-1-4). Early diagnosis has a significant positive impact on patient recovery following appropriate case management. Dengue fever has a negative linear economic impact due to the spread of complex factors associated with its resurgence, such as rapid population growth, unplanned urbanization, and increased international travel. Since there is no specific medication for treating dengue therfore, the community's knowledge, attitudes, and practices are essential for effective prevention. Objectives: To assess Knowledge, awareness and preventative practice of people about dengue fever in Kassala-2024. Method: is an cross sectional study conducted in kassala city, during the period from (25 May 2024 to 15 August 2024), which include 288 individuals (133 males and 155 females). Data was analyzed using SPSS. Result: The study found that younger females (70% aged 18-23) had a higher understanding of dengue fever than males (50%). They learned about the disease from family and friends, while males were more likely to learn through social media. Females were more aware of mosquitoes transmitting the disease, while males were more likely to learn about it through social media. Both genders identified fever as a primary symptom, but there were no significant differences in recognizing other symptoms. Females were more aware of prevention methods like mosquito nets. Conclusion: Survey participants were knowledgeable about dengue fever, but less about mosquito breeding grounds, vector habits, and symptoms. Misunderstandings about antibiotic usage and treatment were prevalent. Education and awareness programs needed.