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Original Article
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding dengue vaccine: a baseline study of community members and health providers in Indonesia
Abdul Wahab, Ida Safitri Laksanawati, Retna Siwi Padmawati, Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi, Wahyu Triadmajani, Jarir At Thobari
Background: Despite recent behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the burden of dengue, persistent unfavorable related behaviors in the Indonesian community suggest that vaccination could be effective. However, before this is implemented nationally, public perception and acceptance of the vaccine should be assessed in addition to health providers’ points of view.
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and...
International travel of Korean children and Dengue fever: A single institutional analysis
Soo Han Choi, Yae Jean Kim, Ji Hun Shin, Keon Hee Yoo, Ki Woong Sung, Hong Hoe Koo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(6):701-704.   Published online June 23, 2010
Purpose

Dengue fever occurs in many popular tourist destinations and is increasingly imported by returning travelers in Korea. Since Korea is not an endemic country for dengue fever, pediatricians do not usually suspect dengue fever in febrile children even with typical presentation and exposure history. This study was performed to describe the international travel experiences and dengue fever in Korean children.

Methods

Travel...