Abdullah Busam, A. Shukor
(2010)
The sustainability of communication of behavioral
imp act (combi) program in preventing and controlling
dengue fever in Kampung Batang Merbau, Tanah Merah,
Kelantan.
Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
Introduction:
Dengue fever is one of the most important arthropod-borne viral diseases. No doubt
that the COMB! program has shown its impact in reducing the prevalence of dengue
fever in the affected community. However, the sustainability of the program is still
questionable in ensuring the area remains free from the dengue outbreak.
Objective:
To evaluate the sustainability of COMBI program towards prevention and control of
dengue fever in Kampung Batang Merbau, Tanah Merah, Kelantan.
Methods:
This study utilized a community intervention design. Residents of Kampung Batang
Merbau were taken as the subjects. Sample size was determined by comparing the
means between two groups of populations which were paired. A self-guided
questionnaire was used. Ethical clearance was obtained prior to the start of the study.
The comparison data, which was carried out prior to the start of COMB I program, was obtained from the District Health Office of Tanah Merah. Data was analyzed using
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 12.
Results:
One hundred and fifty residents participated in this study. The mean score of
knowledge and practice were higher post COMB I program. Mean score of practice and
understanding score of COMB! program was positively, directly, linearly and weakly
correlated (p = 0.016, r = 0.197). No significant association between sociodemographic
factors and understanding score of COMB I program.
Conclusion:
COMB! program was well sustained in preventing and controlling dengue outbreak in
Kampung Batang Merbau up to eighteen months after the withdrawal of external
support from Ministry of Health Malaysia.
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