Background: Dengue has an alarming impact on both human health and the global and national economies. Objective: To identify environmental conditions fostering mosquito breeding and awareness about dengue among the patients admitted to hospital with dengue fever. Methods: Study was conducted during January and May, Five hospitals (3 -government and 2-private) were included. Patients diagnosed with DF without any complication and admitted to medical wards were included. 48 patients (16 children and 32 adults) were the study population. Standardized interview schedules were used to collect their demographic details and Socioeconomic status (SES) was also assessed. Results: Percentage of Male patients was higher among both children and adults.70.8 and18.6% of patients belonged to middle and high SES. Awareness about dengue symptoms was poor, Mosquito as the vector was known. A higher percentage of participants was unaware of mosquito breeding grounds. Patients from Middle and High SES had wider access to information importantly the print media, newspaper (26.5 and 33.3% Middle and High SES) and book (2.9 and 22.2% Middle and High SES). Lighting and ventilation of the house, drainage, water storage inside the house and breeding places around the house had statistically significant (P? 0.05) association to SES. Repellents were used by all. A window screen was used by high (44.4) and middle SES (17.6). Nearly 60% of patients from low and middle SES did not use any measure to prevent mosquito bite. Conclusion: Intensive information programs related to causes, symptoms, seriousness of the disease and preventive measures should be telecasted for the benefit of the common man.