A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Chandipura Virus Among Mothers in Selected Area.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/2nng4d82Keywords:
Chandipura virus, maternal knowledge, encephalitis, under-five children, rural health, sandfly, vector-borne disease, health education, AES, neurotropic virus.Abstract
Background: Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a rapidly emerging arboviral infection predominantly affecting children in India, particularly those under five years of age. The virus, transmitted mainly by sandflies, is neurotropic in nature and causes acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), with high fatality rates. Despite its severity, awareness about CHPV remains extremely low, especially in rural areas. Mothers, as primary caregivers, play a crucial role in early disease recognition and prevention, making their knowledge vital for timely intervention and control of the infection.
Objectives:- To assess the knowledge of Chandipura virus among mothers of under-5-year-old
- To determine the association of knowledge levels with selected socio-demographic
Conclusion: The findings of this study reveal a significant knowledge gap among mothers regarding the Chandipura virus. Only 20% of participants demonstrated good knowledge, while the majority had average or poor understanding. Education was found to have a statistically significant association with knowledge levels, indicating that more educated mothers had better awareness. These results highlight the urgent need for health education initiatives focusing on Chandipura virus awareness. Implementing community-based education through healthcare workers and local outreach programs can empower mothers to recognize symptoms early and take preventive action, thereby reducing child mortality and morbidity with CHPV.
