Direct Medical Costs of Dengue Fever in Vietnam: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
;
: 66-72, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-625515
ABSTRACT
Background:
In Vietnam, dengue fever is a major health concern, yet comprehensive information on its economic costs is lacking. The present study investigated treatment costs associated with dengue fever from the perspective of health care provision.Methods:
This retrospective study was conducted between January 2013 and December 2015 in Cu Chi General Hospital. The following dengue-related treatment costs were calculated hospitalisation, diagnosis, specialised services, drug usage and medical supplies. Average cost per case and treatment cost across different age was calculated.Results:
In the study period, 1672 patients with dengue fever were hospitalised. The average age was 24.98 (SD = 14.10) years, and 47.5% were males (795 patients). Across age groups, the average cost per episode was USD 48.10 (SD = 3.22). The highest costs (USD 56.61, SD = 48.84) were incurred in the adult age group (> 15 years), and the lowest costs (USD 30.10, SD = 17.27) were incurred in the paediatric age group (< 15 years).Conclusion:
The direct medical costs of dengue-related hospitalisation place a severe economic burden on patients and their families. The probable economic value of dengue management in Vietnam is significant.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Health economic evaluation
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Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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