NCT07205848

Evaluating Public Awareness and Preventive Actions for Dengue Fever in Sudan Amidst Ongoing Crises

Evaluating Public Awareness and Preventive Actions for Dengue Fever in Sudan Amidst Ongoing Crises: A Community Survey on Knowledge and Practices in Line With Related SDGs

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 164 (actual)
• Sponsor: Research and Publication office · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study evaluates the awareness of dengue fever and preventive measures among Sudanese people during the war. It assesses knowledge, awareness, implementation of prevention, access to healthcare, community involvement, and the link between knowledge and practice. The findings aim to enhance disease control strategies in conflict settings.

Detailed description

This study aims to evaluate the level of awareness of dengue fever and preventive measures among the Sudanese population during the war. The research focuses on understanding public knowledge, awareness, and the implementation of preventive actions in a conflict setting, aligning with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The specific objectives include: 1. Measuring the knowledge level of the Sudanese population regarding dengue fever during the war (SDG 3, 4). 2. Evaluating awareness of preventive measures against dengue fever (SDG 3, 6). 3. Assessing the extent to which preventive measures are implemented (SDG 3, 11). 4. Investigating access to healthcare facilities during the dengue fever outbreak (SDG 3, 10). 5. Identifying the role of community participation in controlling the outbreak (SDG 3, 17). 6. Examining the correlation between knowledge levels and the implementation of preventive measures (SDG 3). By addressing these objectives, the study aims to provide insights into public health challenges and community responses during the war, contributing to improved disease control strategies in conflict-affected areas

Conditions

• Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• Awareness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	No intervention	No intervention

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-03-01
• Completion: 2025-03-01
• First posted: 2025-10-03
• Last updated: 2025-10-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Sudan