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Table 2 Distribution of attitude items on leptospirosis

From: Leptospirosis and its prevention: knowledge, attitude and practice of urban community in Selangor, Malaysia

 

n = 315

Attitude items

Good attitude n (%)a

I will wear gloves when I handle waste

224 (71.1)

I will make sure waste bin is always covered

287 (91.1)

I have to cooperate with the health authority to prevent and control leptospirosis

277 (87.9)

I will make sure my family is involved to clean the house

276 (87.6)

I need to inform to the health authority if there is any leptospirosis case

284 (90.2)

I will make sure my family does not swim at contaminated water bodies

253 (80.3)

I am not worried to wade in the flood

144 (45.7)

I am oblivious of any presence of rodents around my house

263 (83.5)

I will inform to the health authority if I suspect any leptospirosis cases

249 (79.0)

I do not mind if my house is dirty

260 (82.5)

I need to see a doctor if I am having a fever during leptospirosis outbreak

270 (85.7)

I need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling waste

251 (79.7)

I am not worried if I am not wearing PPE such as boots, face mask etc. when handling waste

200 (63.5)

  1. aPercentage of good attitude of respondents whom answered “strongly agree” or “agree” for attitude that they should have agreed and “strongly disagree” or “disagree” for attitude that they should not have agreed