Use of the Health Belief Model for the Assessment of Public Knowledge and Household Preventive Practices in Karachi, Pakistan, a Dengue-Endemic City

Dengue is a massive health threat worldwide. Dengue prevention is the most effective way to reduce the risk of dengue infection, especially in endemic countries like Pakistan. Evaluation of public awareness and health beliefs regarding dengue fever plays an important role in developing strategies fo...

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Main Authors: Siddiqui, Taranum Ruba, Ghazal, Saima, Bibi, Safia, Ahmed, Waquaruddin, Sajjad, Shaimuna Fareeha
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5104346/