A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS TYPHOID FEVER PREVENTION AMONG PATIENTS AGED 18-45 YEARS, KAJJANSI HEALTH CENTRE IV, WAKISO DISTRICT. Hudu Lubowa*, Glorious Orishaba
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Typhoid fever prevention, clients aged 18-45 years, Kajjansi Health Centre IV, Wakiso DistrictAbstract
Background
Typhoid fever is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. This gram-negative bacterium is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food, beverages, and water due to poor sanitation and hygiene. This study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices towards typhoid fever prevention among patients aged 18-45 years, Kajjansi Health Centre IV, Wakiso district.
Methodology
The study employed a quantitative research design, utilizing questionnaire method, interviewing method, and document reviewing method to collect and analyze data from a sample population of 30 respondents.
Results
30% of the participants had no formal level of education, the majority (70%) of the respondents knew typhoid fever, and many of them (60%) knew that it spreads through drinking contaminated water. Regarding attitude towards typhoid fever prevention, the majority (90%) thought it was important to prevent typhoid fever. Regarding practices, the biggest percentage (75%) of the respondents always wash their hands with soap before eating, the majority (80%) of the respondents always drink boiled water, and most (40%) of the respondents seek treatment from public hospitals when they suspect typhoid fever.
Conclusion
Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the respondents towards typhoid fever prevention among patients aged 18-45 years at Kajjansi Health Centre IV, Wakiso District were generally good during the study.
Recommendations
Health workers in Kajjansi Health Centre IV should promote
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