Understanding the future of Dengue in Malaysia: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Homeowner Practices in Mitigating Climate-Driven Risks

This is a cross-sectional study conducted among adult residents of four low-cost housing apartments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A representative sample of 1,636 residents was calculated using the Krejcie and Morgan formula, and stratified random sampling was implemented to ensure proportional representation across the various floors of each apartment block. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from a validated Malay version. The questionnaire assessed respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to dengue prevention, categorizing KAP scores as "Good" (≥80%) or "Poor" (<80%). Descriptive statistics summarized population characteristics and KAP scores, while logistic regression identified sociodemographic predictors of KAP levels, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05.