Self-care practices and health-seeking behaviours in patients with dengue fever: A qualitative study from patients' and physicians' perspectives.

Wei Leik NgJia Yong TohChirk Jenn NgChin Hai TeoYew Kong LeeKim Kee LooHaireen Abdul HadiAbdul Muhaimin Noor Azhar

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)

Perceptions around self-care practices, health-seeking behaviour and outpatient management of dengue often differed between physicians and patients, especially on comprehension of dengue warning signs. Addressing these gaps between patient and physician perceptions and recognition of patient drivers of health-seeking behaviour are needed to improve the safety and delivery of outpatient care for dengue patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
end stage renal disease
mental health
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
public health
zika virus
newly diagnosed
emergency department
prognostic factors
dengue virus
palliative care
climate change
social media
quality improvement