Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices About Zika Virus Infection Among Women of Reproductive Age in Central Brooklyn, New York City, USA.
J Community Health
; 49(1): 78-85, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-37507524
ABSTRACT
Zika virus (ZIKV) is spread by mosquitos, sexual intercourse and vertically during pregnancy. The 2015-2016 ZIKV epidemic infected millions in the Americas and resulted in thousands of infants born with malformations. Though the clusters of severe birth defects have subsided since 2017, ZIKV transmission remains a concern throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Travel-associated and sexually-transmitted Zika, therefore, remain potential routes of transmission for women of reproductive age and their partners. This is particularly true for communities with high immigrant and foreign-born populations in Central Brooklyn, New York. Limited information has been collected on the perception by this population of ZIKV and how high-risk women engage in preventive practices. Using a survey adapted from the WHO, we assessed engagement in mosquito-related preventive practices while traveling. Data from 483 respondents on knowledge and perceived ZIKV concern, along with demographics as correlates of engagement in preventive practices were collected using a convenience sample between September 2020 and January 2021. Data were collected via a multipronged approach using social media in REDCap. Our findings show that being white/not Hispanic, pregnant, knowledgeable and concerned about ZIKV, and having enough information about ZIKV were all significantly associated with an increased likelihood of engaging in preventive practices while traveling. Multivariable logistic modeling revealed that knowledge was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of engaging in preventive practices while traveling (AOR = 1.90, 95% CI [1.28-2.83]). These findings underscore the importance of directing tailored health education efforts to vulnerable populations.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Virus Zika
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Infección por el Virus Zika
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Community Health
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos