The knowledge, attitude, and practice on dengue in Kaohsiung

摘要

Background: In recent years, the epidemics of dengue/dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) become more severe because of traffic, urbanization and climate change. However, vector control is the only way to prevent dengue while effective vaccine has not been available, to find out public's knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) is the key to success.