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Cotera, A., Valencia, M., Zevallos, A. (2025). Nivel de conocimiento sobre dengue, signos de alarma y medidas preventivas entre los pacientes del Hospital Cayetano Heredia [Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16588
Cotera, A., Valencia, M., Zevallos, A. Nivel de conocimiento sobre dengue, signos de alarma y medidas preventivas entre los pacientes del Hospital Cayetano Heredia []. PE: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; 2025. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/16588
@misc{renati/1281983,
title = "Nivel de conocimiento sobre dengue, signos de alarma y medidas preventivas entre los pacientes del Hospital Cayetano Heredia",
author = "Zevallos Llamosas, Angela Erika",
publisher = "Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia",
year = "2025"
}
Introduction: Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, which affects millions of people annually, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Its incidence has increased due to climate change and population growth in these areas. Early identification of clinical signs and preventive practices is crucial to mitigate serious complications. Objective: to evaluate the level of knowledge and practices related to dengue in patients treated at the out patient Internal Medicine clinic of the Cayetano Heredia National Hospital in Lima, Peru, during February and March 2025. Materials and Methods: An observational study will be carried out. , descriptive and correlational in a sample of 197 randomly selected patients. Participants will be over 18 years old who attend the hospital's Internal Medicine office during the study period. Data collection was carried out using a validated questionnaire administered through Google Forms.Conclusions: The study highlights the need to implement educational strategies to strengthen knowledge about dengue invulnerable populations. Promoting preventive measures and early recognition of warning signs can help reduce the incidence and severity of the disease. These findings are fundamental to guide public policies and health programs in endemic areas.
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