Consultation behaviors and factors influencing hesitation to seek medical care among local dengue patients in Guangzhou, China: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Dengue fever remains a significant public health challenge in Guangzhou, China, where healthcare-seeking behavior plays a critical role in shaping disease outcomes. This study investigates patterns of consultation delays and their determinants among locally acquired dengue cases...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Haipeng Luo, Wenhui Liu, Lei Luo, Zhoubin Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Dengue fever Healthcare-seeking behavior Medical consultation patterns Delayed medical care Infectious disease control
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24271-1