Knowledge about cholera and its prevention among household heads in a highly urbanized city in Western Philippines: a cross-sectional study
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Title
Knowledge about cholera and its prevention among household heads in a highly urbanized city in Western Philippines: a cross-sectional study
Subject
cholera, cross-sectional studies, family characteristics, health education, philippines
Description
Introduction: Cholera remains a significant public health threat globally, but its impact can be significantly reduced
with the right knowledge and correct preventive practices. Conducting a study to provide baseline data and identify
knowledge gaps on cholera will benefit at-risk and vulnerable communities. This research aimed to determine the
household heads' knowledge about cholera and its prevention in a barangay in the Western Philippines.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire was conducted in an urban barangay in Iloilo City in Western
Philippines among 252 randomly selected household heads in May 2023. Data were described, and t-Test for
independent samples and one-way ANOVA were used to test for differences.
Results: The majority of household heads were generally knowledgeable about cholera and its prevention, but only
51.2% knew that oral rehydrating solution (ORS) could help manage symptoms of cholera. Furthermore, there was a
significant difference in knowledge about cholera and its prevention based on sex (t = 2.92; p = 0.004).
Conclusions: Household heads understood well and were informed of cholera and its prevention, although there
were still some misconceptions. Continuous health education and knowledge assessment are recommended to raise
awareness and ensure correct and timely information dissemination regarding cholera.
with the right knowledge and correct preventive practices. Conducting a study to provide baseline data and identify
knowledge gaps on cholera will benefit at-risk and vulnerable communities. This research aimed to determine the
household heads' knowledge about cholera and its prevention in a barangay in the Western Philippines.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire was conducted in an urban barangay in Iloilo City in Western
Philippines among 252 randomly selected household heads in May 2023. Data were described, and t-Test for
independent samples and one-way ANOVA were used to test for differences.
Results: The majority of household heads were generally knowledgeable about cholera and its prevention, but only
51.2% knew that oral rehydrating solution (ORS) could help manage symptoms of cholera. Furthermore, there was a
significant difference in knowledge about cholera and its prevention based on sex (t = 2.92; p = 0.004).
Conclusions: Household heads understood well and were informed of cholera and its prevention, although there
were still some misconceptions. Continuous health education and knowledge assessment are recommended to raise
awareness and ensure correct and timely information dissemination regarding cholera.
Creator
Karen Joy S. Oscares1
, Sarah Adelaide S. Pacubas1
, Felb Audrey Hope G. Padpad1
, Precious
Angel A. Paglomutan1
, Pearl Krystelle R. Panelo1
, and Ryan Michael F. Oducado1
, Sarah Adelaide S. Pacubas1
, Felb Audrey Hope G. Padpad1
, Precious
Angel A. Paglomutan1
, Pearl Krystelle R. Panelo1
, and Ryan Michael F. Oducado1
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v19i2.52072
Date
20 May 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
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pdf
Language
english
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text
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Citation
Karen Joy S. Oscares1
, Sarah Adelaide S. Pacubas1
, Felb Audrey Hope G. Padpad1
, Precious
Angel A. Paglomutan1
, Pearl Krystelle R. Panelo1
, and Ryan Michael F. Oducado1, “Knowledge about cholera and its prevention among household heads in a highly urbanized city in Western Philippines: a cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11011.