The Profile and Awareness Level of Grade 7 Student Dengvaxia Recipient

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The DOH-Epidemiology Bureau showed that January 1 to November 17, 2018, (179 540) dengue fever cases were recorded and reported nationwide more than 135,166 cases in the first 11 months of 2017. A dengue virus vaccine was developed not only to prevent first infections but to avoid severe disease that may occur upon second and third infections. This research is important to know the profile and level of awareness of Dengvaxia Recipients in Naic National High School.

METHODS

A multiple methods design was used. Using a dichotomous and open-ended type of question, the researchers gained the profile and awareness level of dengvaxia recipients in Naic National High School. The selected subject for the study was the Grade 7 students that are total of 658, but only 546recipients participated.

RESULTSThis research found that Dengvaxia Recipients of Grade 7 in NNHS are 658. Five hundred forty-six (546) which is 82.98% are the total number of respondents with 275 males, which is 50.37%, and 271 females which is 49.63%. Most of Grade 7 students Dengvaxia Recipients in Naic National High School have low awareness level. Three hundred six or 56.04% of respondents were influenced by the people around them to take Dengvaxia, and two hundred forty (240) or 43.96% of the respondents were not. In 546 respondents, 36 or 6.57% of them experienced dengue, and 510 or 93.07% of them haven't.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that the Grade 7 Dengvaxia recipient in Naic National High School has low awareness level. The study found that there are 79 students that are not listed on the official list of dengvaxia recipients in the school. More than half of the respondents were influenced by the people around them to take dengvaxia. Lack of awareness may lead a person or students in danger. Students, parents, and school should be apprehensive before they offer and accept something especially medicines and vaccines.