Conclusion
From this study, several conclusions could be inferred with important implications for dengue
fever prevention practices. Firstly, the findings indicate that the level of knowledge about dengue
fever, signs and symptoms, and prevention among the participants was low. Secondly there
were significant differences of knowledge scores in different religions, states, occupations, average
monthly incomes, and types of house. Thirdly, dengue knowledge level, perceived barriers
to perform dengue prevention, fogging frequency, and perceived susceptibility to dengue fever
were significant factors associated with dengue prevention practices. Therefore, educational
and health programmes should focus on enhancing dengue knowledge and perceived susceptibility
of acquiring dengue and reducing perceived barriers to perform dengue prevention practices
among the Orang Asli communities in Malaysia. Mosquito fogging may create awareness
among Orang Asli and enhance their dengue prevention practices. Therefore, less fogged areas
need to be the focus of education interventions. Awareness of dengue should be adhered to
more enthusiastically within the community and to enhance health beliefs.