COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DENGUE: A SURVEY ON TREATMENT PRACTICES IN PICHANDAMPALAYAM, ERODE, TAMILNADU
Bernaitis.L ,Shanthi T.M, Menaka M ,Aro Ancy Jeffi C, Akilandeshwari G
Nandha Siddha Medical College , Erode, Tamilnadu-638052
Abstract
Background :Dengue-an acute viral illness caused by RNA virus belonging to Flaviviridae family, capable of infecting humans and causing diseases. These infections maybe asymptomatic or may lead to classic dengue fever(DF) or dengue Haemorrhagic fever(DHF) or dengue shock syndrome. Aedes aegypti acts as the primary vector. Recently DF and its severe forms have become major global public health concerns. Proper management of the disease becomes an inevitable factor. This article focuses about the survey of siddha in the management of dengue outbreaks among the peoples of Pichandampalayam.
Materials and Methods:A Public survey was conducted with 450 people during October to November 2021. Information regarding the socio-demographic details and medication practices used during dengue outbreaks were collected by using semi – structured questionnaire.
Result:Among the 450 participants, 63.3% of people were inbetween the age of 10-35. 56% of the people prefered siddha medications, 37.9% preferred allopathy, 2% took Homeopathy, and 4.1% Ayurveda treatment. 21.1% of people took allopathy along with siddha medicines .72.6% people took precautionary medicines in siddha like Nilavembu kudineer.
Conclusion:Survey shows that many people preferred siddha medication and most of the non –affected people took precautionary medications showing that, Siddha medicine play a very crucial role in management of DF. Still many people need awareness about the management of DF in Siddha system of medicine.
Keywords: Dengue fever, Survey, Siddha medication , Precautionary medicine , Management, Communicable disease.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2024-04-22
Vol | : | 10 |
Issue | : | 4 |
Month | : | April |
Year | : | 2024 |