The Risk Factors of Chikungunya Fever among Family Member at Kassala Locality 2019

Shadia Mohamed Idris^1, and Eman Nassereldeen Hamma¹

¹Food Safety and Hygiene, University of Bahri, Khartoum, Sudan

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Shadia Mohamed Idris and Eman Nassereldeen Hamma. The Risk Factors of Chikungunya Fever among Family Member at Kassala Locality 2019. American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. 2021; 9(4):114-121. doi: 10.12691/ajidm-9-4-2

Abstract

Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus are responsible vectors for Chikungunya Virus transmission. CHIKV outbreaks are characterized by rapid spread and infection rates as high as 75%. A combination of health system efforts and healthy behavior practices by the community is essential for effective control. The study aimed to identify the risk factors of Chikungunya fever among family member at Kassala locality 2019. Methodology: - This was Descriptive cross-sectional community based study conducted in kassala State (Eastern Sudan) 2019. 386 participants were chosen. Data were collected using designed interview questionnaire. Result: - The prevalence of Chikungunya disease was very high during Kassala outbreak (90.9%). Occupation (χ2=7.478, p=.048), cover of water containers (χ2=10.647, P=.003), frequent of time covered water containers (χ2=10.677, P=.014), use of any insect repellents (χ2=4.150, P=.049, OR=2.5 (1.0-6.1), attended nutrition education about disease (χ2=32.98, P=.000, OR=9.6 (3.9-23.9), diagnosed of infection by doctor (χ2=222.9, P.000, =OR=3.4 (7.0-15.8), knowledge about chickungunya fever (χ2=35.1, p=.000, OR=10.4 (4.1-26.1) were found significantly associated risk factors of chikungunya infection. The study Concluded that using repellents, cover the water containers, attended nutrition education about disease, rain season and poor knowledge about the disease vector were found as major risk factors of chikungunya infection. Recommendation: - Mosquito control, use of insect repellent and mosquito nets, cover all water containers should be applied to interrupt transmission of disease. Health education should be considered to increase the awerance of the community for the prevention and control Chikungunya outbreaks.

Keywords:
fever Chikungunya health community-Sudan

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