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LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT OF EDUCATIONAL WORKFORCE IN ILIGAN CITY ON INSECTICIDE TREATED SCREEN (ITS) PROGRAM
CARMELA D. ORTEGA; GLORIA SHEILA E. COYOCA; CLARENCE BIEN L. NEBRES; LEAH P. MADJUS; MICHELLE ANGELA A. GONZAGA; DANIKA S. MANGUBAT

College of Nursing Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
Andres Bonifacio Ave. Tibanga, Iligan City, Philippines


Abstract

This study aims to identify and assess the level of knowledge of faculty and staff of public elementary schools on the concept of Dengue and Insecticide Treated Screen (ITS) as a program. To determine perception of ITS information dissemination, level of knowledge, benefits, and barriers on practices towards dengue management. Data were analyzed utilizing frequencies, percentage and frequency distribution. Respondents believe that they acquire the average level of knowledge on the concept of the Insecticide Treated Screen; they also believe that information dissemination is average in this area. Regarding the usefulness of the product, respondents still rate it as average. Respondents believed on the benefit of ITS in reducing the number of dengue carrying mosquitoes. Probability of children damaging the screen is identified as one of the barriers. Majority of the respondents practice Fogging and Search and Destroy Dengue Breeding places techniques towards Dengue Management. In relation, it is recommended that to perform widespread information drive about Dengue and the Insecticide Treated Screen to address the community concerns on the possible harmful effects of ITS. Results showed majority of respondents displayed low level of knowledge on the concept of dengue and ITS. Moreover, respondents accept on the benefits of ITS in reducing the number of dengue carrying mosquitoes. Probability of pupil damaging the screen is identified as barriers. In relation with the findings of the study, it is recommended that to perform widespread information drive about Dengue and the Insecticide.

Keywords: Insecticide Treated Screen, Knowledge, Dengue.

Topic: International Conference on Nursing

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/gCukWJyVYLeb

Conference: The 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and Innovation (ICoSI 2019)

Plain Format | Corresponding Author (Carmela Demetrio Ortega)

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