Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever among Pediatric and Adult In-Patients in Metro Manila, Philippines

Herbuela, Von Ralph Dane Marquez; Guzman, Ferdinand S. de; Sobrepeña, Girly Dirilo; Claudio, Andrew Benedict F.; Tomas, Angelica Cecilia V.; Reyes, Carmina M. Arriola-delos; Regalado, Rachele Arce; Teodoro, Mariama M.; Watanabe, Kozo

doi:10.3390/ijerph16234705

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“…Opposite to the results of our previous study which found that as the age of pediatric patients with DF increased, their attitude towards DF decreased [58], this present study found that as their age increased, their anxiety also increased. Thus, their knowledge about their disease, rather than their attitude towards it, may explain this finding.…”

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Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Pediatric In-Patients with Dengue Fever: A Case-Control Study

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Background: Psychiatric symptoms have been reported in adult patients with dengue fever (DF); however, information on pediatric patients remains inadequate. We sought to identify the prevalence and predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms and identify other psychiatric symptoms among pediatric patients with DF. This case-control study involved pediatric in-patients (n = 225) who had clinical or serologic-confirmed DF and healthy school-based controls (n = 260). Participants completed the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS). Results: The prevalence of depressive (13.3%) and anxiety (34.2%) symptoms among pediatric patients with DF was significantly (p < 0.001) higher than that among controls (3.5% and 16.2%, respectively). Multiple linear regression analysis found that age, family history of DF, ≤2 days of hospitalization, myalgia, and arthralgia were predictors of increased depressive and anxiety symptoms among the patients. Further, 26.7% of pediatric patients reported irritability, agitation, visual hallucinations, and aggressiveness. Conclusion: Pediatric patients present depressive and anxiety symptoms whose levels were associated with social and clinical factors. However, whether these symptoms are present only during the infection or may still persist after recovery or are brought by children’s adverse reactions to hospitalization are unknown, and thus, further studies are needed.

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Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Pediatric In-Patients with Dengue Fever: A Case-Control Study

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“…We found that the overall mean percentage scores of 52%, 69.2% and 71.4% for KAP was higher than a hospital-based study that examined KAP on dengue fever among paediatric and adult in-patients in Metro Manila, Philippines [ 34 ]. This suggests that people in Dhaka were generally more knowledgeable, concerned, and had better practices towards dengue than in the comparison study [ 34 ].…”

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Dengue in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Hospital-based cross-sectional KAP assessment at Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporation area

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Dengue, the most important mosquito-borne viral disease of humans is a recurring global health problem. In Bangladesh, dengue outbreaks are on the increase despite the efforts of government and it is not clear what the understanding of the general Dhaka population towards dengue fever is. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) studies are essential guides in public health interventions. Hence, using KAP, this study aims to assess patient-perspectives with regards to factors associated with dengue, as well as investigate the associated factors between the two corporations in Dhaka. A Hospital-based cross-sectional study of 242 fever patients from two city-corporations in Dhaka (Dhaka North City Corporations, DNCC (n = 91, 37.6%) and Dhaka South City Corporation, DSCC (n = 151, 62.4%) was conducted using pre-tested KAP items. Wilcoxon’s Rank Sum was used to determine the KAP by DNCC, DSCC and both corporations and multivariate Poisson regression analyses. The two corporations were analysed separately due to the differences in income distribution, concentration of slums, hospitals and clinics. The study found that more than half of the study population were knowledgeable about dengue (mean percentage scores was 52%), possess an appropriate and acceptable attitude towards the disease (69.2%), and about two thirds of the respondents (71.4%) engaged in practices towards its prevention. After adjusting for the potential cofounders, the factors associated with KAP about dengue fever varied between DNCC and DSCC; with duration of residency and use of mosquito nets were associated with knowledge in the north while income class and age were associated with knowledge and attitude in the south. In the pooled analysis (combining both corporations), knowledge of dengue was associated with good practice towards dengue fever among the respondents. The duration of residence in Dhaka (10+ years), not using mosquito nets and length of time spent in the hospital (7+ days) due to dengue, and decreased knowledge (Adjusted coefficient (β) = -0.01, 95%CI: -0.02, -0.01) were associated with attitude towards dengue in DNCC. On the other hand, middle-high income class, age (40+ years) and increased knowledge were associated with practice towards dengue in DSCC (β = 0.02, 95%CI: 0.01, 0.03). Efforts to increase knowledge about dengue fever through education by the administrations of both corporations would benefit from targeting these high-risk groups for a more sustainable outcome.

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“…KAP surveys relating to dengue have been carried out in many countries, including a number in Latin America. [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] MINSA carried out a survey in 2004 reporting how KAP can influence the successful implementation of public health campaigns. 24 Since then, they have carried out numerous campaigns to promote and educate the public in relation to dengue and other A. aegypti transmitted diseases.…”

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Cross-sectional study of dengue-related knowledge, attitudes and practices in Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru

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ObjectivesTo describe and quantify the dengue-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of residents in an urban shantytown in Lima, Peru.Design/settingA cross-sectional survey of adults between 18 and 80 years living in approximately 120 blocks in Oasis, an urban shantytown situated in the low-to-middle income district of Villa El Salvador in Southern Lima. The survey was adapted from an existing survey previously used in Iquitos, Peru, and included questions relating to knowledge of dengue symptoms, transmission, prevention and current mosquito control practices.ParticipantsA total of 240 surveys were completed with 80% of respondents being female and approximately 50% of all respondents describing themselves as housewives.ResultsAlthough 97.9% of respondents had heard of dengue, only 6.2% of people knew someone who had experienced the disease. Approximately half (54.2%) of the respondents knew dengue was transmitted by mosquitoes and 51.7% were able to identify fever and one other correct symptom of dengue. Female sex was significantly associated with greater symptom knowledge (OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.08 to 4.72) and prevention knowledge (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.06 to 4.21). Past or current higher education attendance was significantly associated with symptom knowledge (OR 2.56, 95% CI 1.25 to 5.44) and transmission knowledge (OR 3.46, 95% CI 1.69 to 7.57). Knowledge of dengue was not significantly associated with carrying out practices to control mosquitoes (OR 1.76, 95% CI 0.87 to 3.54).ConclusionsThis population demonstrated baseline dengue knowledge. However, this was incomplete and substantially less when compared with endemic areas. Given the sporadic nature of dengue transmission in Lima, it is not surprising that knowledge of the disease was not associated with carrying out practices to reduce mosquitoes. However, as dengue transmission in Lima is likely to increase, understanding how best to improve public knowledge of the disease and how to translate this into appropriate community action will be a key public health consideration.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever among Pediatric and Adult In-Patients in Metro Manila, Philippines

Cited by 16 publications

References 31 publications

Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Pediatric In-Patients with Dengue Fever: A Case-Control Study

Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Pediatric In-Patients with Dengue Fever: A Case-Control Study

Dengue in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Hospital-based cross-sectional KAP assessment at Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporation area

Cross-sectional study of dengue-related knowledge, attitudes and practices in Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru

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