Based on the demographic data, females were found to be
affected by DF/DHF slightly more than males in the adult and
paediatric cohorts, but this difference was not statistically
significant (p > 0.5). Similar findings have been reported in
the Philippines13 and Sri Lanka;14 females have been shown to be
affected more than males. In contrast, other previous studies have
shown a higher prevalence of DF/DHF in males in India,12
Singapore,15 and certain areas of Sri Lanka.15,16 Nevertheless,
the finding of the current study of more females being affected
with DF/DHF than males was not statistically significant and is not
consistent with some previous studies conducted in Sri Lanka. In
the study area, most adult females engage in outdoor activities
such as cleaning the house premises, gardening, and collecting
firewood from adjacent areas, hence these women may be exposed
to daytime biting mosquitoes.
Based on the demographic data, females were found to be
affected by DF/DHF slightly more than males in the adult and
paediatric cohorts, but this difference was not statistically
significant (p > 0.5). Similar findings have been reported in
the Philippines13 and Sri Lanka;14 females have been shown to be
affected more than males. In contrast, other previous studies have
shown a higher prevalence of DF/DHF in males in India,12
Singapore,15 and certain areas of Sri Lanka.15,16 Nevertheless,
the finding of the current study of more females being affected
with DF/DHF than males was not statistically significant and is not
consistent with some previous studies conducted in Sri Lanka. In
the study area, most adult females engage in outdoor activities
such as cleaning the house premises, gardening, and collecting
firewood from adjacent areas, hence these women may be exposed
to daytime biting mosquitoes.
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