Medical practitioner's knowledge on dengue management and clinical practices in Bhutan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue has emerged as a major public health problem in Bhutan, with increasing incidence and widening geographic spread over recent years. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and clinical management of dengue among medical practitioners in Bhutan.

Methods

We administered a survey questionnaire to all practitioners currently registered under the Bhutan Medical and Health Council. The questionnaire contained items on four domains including transmission, clinical course and presentation, diagnosis and management, and surveillance and prevention of dengue. Participants were able to respond using an online Qualtrics survey, with the invitation and link distributed via email.

Results

A total of 97 respondents were included in the study (response rate: 1

SUBMITTER: Tsheten T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8284660 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature