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Introduction: West Nile fever is an infection by the West Nile Virus, which is typically spread by mosquitoes. Most people infected with West Nile virus do not have symptoms About one and five people have symptoms like fever, rash and muscle aches. 1.The present study was entitled “A study to assess the knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among adults in selected areas at Pallithottam, Kollam.” Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among adults, to find the association between knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among adults and selected demographic variables and to develop and distribute an information booklet regarding the West Nile Fever. Materials and Methods: Non-experimental descriptive research design was used for this study. The sample comprised of 100 adults residing in selected area at Pallithottam, Kollam. The tool used for data collection was self-administered knowledge questionnaire for assessing the knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among adults and selected demographic variables. The collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of present study revealed that out of 100 samples, 54 % had poor knowledge , 46% had average knowledge and no one had good knowledge regarding West Nile Fever and that there was significant association between knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among adults and the demographic variables such as age, religion and education. There was no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as gender, marital status, occupation, economic status, presence of pets athome and previous knowledge regarding West Nile fever. Discussion: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding West Nile fever among adults in selected areas at Pallithottam, Kollam. The present study revealed that out of 100 sample, 46% had poor knowledge, 54% had average knowledge and no one had good knowledge regarding West Nile fever. Conclusion: In order to enhance the knowledge regarding West Nile fever among adults in community areas, we need to conduct more awareness programme, publicity through mass media and inclusion of preventive measures of West Nile fever in the community health practice.

Mrs. Jyothilakshmi J, Ms.Abitha PV, Ms. Aksa Anna Shinu, Ms. Alanteena Rodrigues, Ms. Aleena Elizabath Jose, Ms. Aleena George. A study to assess the knowledge regarding West Nile Fever among Adults at selected areas of Pallithottam, Kollam with a view to develop an Information Booklet [Internet]. Benziger International Journal of Nursing Education, Extension & Research. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 25]. Available from: https://bijneer.bbcon.ac.in/current_issue/view/15