The Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Incidence: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Manado, Indonesia

In Indonesia, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is one of the most serious public health issues. Analyzing host factors associated with the occurrence of DHF in Manado is the aim of this study. This study uses a cross-sectional technique and is observational in nature. This study was conducted in Manado City between July and December of 2024. Age, gender, education, occupation, and the incidence of DHF were the host factors that were examined.271 individuals completed the questionnaire utilized in this study. The Chi square test was then used to assess the data. A significant connection was found between the incidence of DHF and education level (p=0.035), but not between the incidence of DHF and age (p=0.882), gender (p=0.872), or occupation (p=0.936). The incidence of DHF among Manado City residents was found to be associated with the host's level of education