KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING CHOLERA IN COMMUNITY OF BHALWAL (ZAHOOR HAYAT COLONY)

Background: Research showed that in a community about 75% of people were infected with Vibrio cholerae did not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria were present in their faeces for 7–14 days after infection and were shed back into the environment, potentially infecting other people. The mode of transmission of Cholera was through fecal contamination of food or water.

Objective: The objective of study was to explore, assess and provide knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cholera in community of Bhalwal so that we may overcome the causes of cholera by informing the people about its precautions. 

Methodology: Probability convenient sampling method and questionnaires were was used to get demographic and research data of 100 participants.

Result: As the research data showed that in a community of Bhalwal where 100 patients participated and they didn’t know what was the actual cause of cholera 11% in the population of 100 said contaminated hands were the actual cause; 13% said drinking contaminated water was the actual source of being infected while 9% said changes in weather; 8% replied use of unwanted fruits and vegetables were spreading this disease among them.

Conclusion: It was assessed that lack of knowledge was the main reason to spread out cholera in the community. Basically, to acquire knowledge can alter the attitude of people towards any disease and as their attitude will transform towards the disease they will start its practices in practical life.

Key words: Cholera, Vibrio Cholerae, Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Contaminated Water and Food, Community, Disease, Water-borne, Drinking, Research, Symptoms.