Table 2 Frequency and percent distribution of respondents according to knowledge on dengue, Philippines, 2022 (n = 604)
Knowledge item | Frequency of correct response (%) |
|---|---|
Knowledge on the modes of transmission | |
 Skin-to-skin contact cannot transmit dengue | 577 (95.5) |
 Dengue cannot be transmitted through sexual intercourse | 548 (90.7) |
 Not all types/species of mosquitoes can transmit the dengue virus | 478 (79.1) |
 Dengue mosquitoes bite humans during daytime | 450 (74.5) |
 COVID-19 cannot be transmitted via a mosquito bite | 443 (73.3) |
 Dengue can be transmitted through blood transfusion | 323 (53.5) |
Knowledge on signs and symptoms* | |
 Fever | 584 (96.7) |
 Rashes | 538 (89.1) |
 Headache | 502 (83.1) |
 Muscle pain | 457 (75.7) |
 Bleeding | 428 (70.9) |
 Abdominal pain | 328 (54.3) |
 Diarrhea | 328 (54.3) |
 Eye pain | 190 (31.5) |
Knowledge on prevention and control* | |
 Removal of standing water at home and school | 590 (97.7) |
 Use window screens and bed nets to prevent mosquito bites | 567 (93.9) |
 Covering water containers | 567 (93.9) |
 Using mosquito repellent as a self-protection measure | 567 (93.9) |
 Fogging/spraying during a dengue outbreak | 541 (89.6) |
 Seeking early medical consultation | 494 (81.8) |
 Getting my child vaccinated against dengue | 339 (56.1) |
 Getting myself vaccinated against COVID-19 is irrelevant | 159 (26.3) |
Knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment | |
 The diagnosis of dengue is based on blood samples | 577 (95.5) |
 Only a physician can give the final diagnosis of dengue | 564 (93.4) |
 Blood transfusion in treating dengue is beneficial to the patient | 524 (86.8) |
 Some medicinal plants like Tawa tawa are effective in treating dengue | 399 (66.1) |
 A positive result in dengue NS1 (rapid diagnostic test/RDT) suggests the diagnosis of dengue | 395 (65.4) |
 Having a fever for one to seven days without any other symptoms cannot confirm the presence of dengue | 341 (56.5) |
 If I have fever, I might have either dengue or COVID-19 | 295 (48.8) |
 There is currently no medicine which can cure dengue | 264 (43.7) |
 Supportive treatment (e.g., staying well hydrated, drinking paracetamol and having sponge baths to treat fever) is advised for individuals with dengue | 244 (40.4) |
 Diagnosis of dengue can be confirmed through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test | 149 (24.7) |