International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 4

Knowledge and practices of the residents in larion alto, Tuguegarao city towards chicken pox

  • Author:
  • Catherine F. Hizon, Gina M. Zamora
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Page Number: 393 to 401

Cagayan State University

Online published on 5 December, 2019.

Abstract

This research study presents the knowledge, and practices of the Larion Bajo, Tuguegarao City residents towards chicken pox. Majority of the respondents to 30–35 years old, are Roman Catholic, high school undergraduate, earns an average monthly income of P1, 001 to P5, 000and has 4 members in the family. This study aims to determine the knowledge and practices of the residents of Larion Alto, Tuguegarao City on chicken pox. This study made use of the descriptive correlational method and the researchers made use of questionnaire as a tool in gathering data. Study revealed that the respondents has enough knowledge on the symptoms, transmission and treatment of chicken pox. It also reveals that they a good practice in the treatment of chicken pox.

Keywords

Chicken pox, rashes, lesions, contagious, Virus