Citation:Wijesooriya, L.I., Hitige, D.G., Herath, Y.B., Sugandhi, R.A.I. and Siriwardana, S.R. (2017). Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p.37.
Date:2017
Abstract:
Dengue is a leading healthcare challenge in Sri Lanka. In 2015, 29,777 dengue cases were reported and this increased by 85.2% (55150 cases) in 2016. Last 10 months of year 2017 reported 158854 suspected dengue cases. Of them, about 30% were children of 519 years. Schoolchildren of advanced level (A/L) (Grade-12&13) are influential and useful on dengue control activities in schools.
