ArticleSAGE open medicine2026
Doctors' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in managing dengue fever amid war: A study in three governmental hospitals in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan (2024).
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Background: Dengue fever transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes is a growing health concern in Sudan, particularly in Port Sudan. Given the resource strain imposed by the ongoing war, this study aimed to evaluate physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding dengue fever. Our central hypothesis was that sociodemographic factors, educational history, and specialized training would significantly influence KAP scores within this challenging conflict environment. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among physicians working at Osman Digna Hospital, Port Sudan Teaching Hospital, and Sea Corporation Hospital from July to September 2024. The calculated sample size was 150 physicians, distributed across the three hospitals using a stratified sampling technique. Data collection was conducted by using a validated and reliable questionnaire from the literature. The questionnaire was developed in Google Forms and distributed to physicians via social media and email. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software, IBM Corp. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. Results: Of the 150 respondents, 53% were female with a mean age of 30.5 (±4.8) years. The median years of experience were 2 (interquartile range, 1-5) years. Only 37% had participated in dengue fever workshops. Despite this, 55% exhibited good knowledge, 94% had a positive attitude, and 77% demonstrated appropriate practices regarding dengue fever. Significant associations were observed between workplace and knowledge ( Conclusion: Most physicians in Port Sudan demonstrated positive attitudes and good practices for dengue prevention and control. While overall KAP was moderately good, persistent and significant knowledge gaps were identified, particularly regarding the identification of less common symptoms, criteria for severe dengue, and effective vector control measures. These gaps were especially pronounced among those who had not attended dengue fever workshops.
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