A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding Scrub Typhus among adults at a selected community area, Kidangoor

Abstract

A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding scrub typhus among adults at a selected community area, Kidangoor. The study was conducted in selected area of 3rd ward of Kidangoor Panchayath. The study sample consist of 30 adults. Samples are selected by using convenient sample technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire used to collect data. The result shows that among 30 samples 10(33.33%) had poor knowledge, 12(40%) had average level of knowledge and 8(26.67%) had good knowledge.