Knowledge on Epidemic Dropsy among the Health Workers of Sunsari, Nepal

Authors

  • Nilambar Jha Dept. of Community Medicine B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • B K Yadav Nutrition, Instrutor, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • P K Pokherel Commmunity Medicine, Assistant Professor, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.833

Abstract

Epidemic dropsy is caused by consuming vegetable oil contaminated with argemone
mexicana, grows as a weed along with mustard seeds and is similar to it in appearance.
This has been seen commonly in this part of the world. The recent outbreak in India
and Nepal clearly underline the need for disseminating knowledge to health workers
about being prepared to tackle and control the outbreaks of epidemic dropsy. This
study talks about the knowledge and perception about epidemic dropsy among the
health workers in Sunsari. The knowledge about epidemic dropsy among the health
workers was poor. Health education about epidemic dropsy, reasons for outbreak and
control and preventive measures were given to the health workers of Sunsari district.

Key Words: Epidemic Dropsy, Out Break, Nepal Health Worker.

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Published

2003-04-01

How to Cite

Jha, N., Yadav, B. K., & Pokherel, P. K. (2003). Knowledge on Epidemic Dropsy among the Health Workers of Sunsari, Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 40(138), 53–56. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.833

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 138 (2001)

Section

Original Article

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