Home⇛SALETTINIAN OPEN ACADEMIC REVIEW⇛vol. 8 no. 1 (2026)

Prevalence Of Dengue Fever Among The Private Hospitals In Santiago City Towards Enhancing Healthcare Response To Dengue Cases

Marian Joyce Picio

Discipline: health studies

 

Abstract:

Dengue is a rapidly emerging vector-borne disease endemic in approximately 100 countries worldwide, including the Philippines. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dengue fever in selected private hospitals in Santiago City and to describe the demographic characteristics of patients who tested positive for dengue by serologic testing. The study was conducted in three private hospitals: Callang General Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. (CGHMCI), Flores Memorial Medical Center (FMMC), and De Vera Medical Center, Inc. (DVMCI). A descriptive, retrospective research design was utilized, including all patients who tested positive for dengue fever using NS1 antigen and IgM antibody tests from January 2024 to June 2025. Data were obtained through documentary analysis of laboratory records, which provided information on patient age, sex, and test results. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency counts and prevalence rates per 10,000 population, were used to present the distribution of dengue cases by age group and sex. The Chi-square test for independence was used to determine significant differences in dengue prevalence across hospitals. The results showed 247 confirmed dengue cases, yielding a prevalence rate of 16 per 10,000 population. The highest incidence was observed among individuals below 15 years of age. Dengue occurrence was comparable between sexes, with 226 cases among males and 215 among females, each with a prevalence rate of 14 per 10,000. A statistically significant difference in dengue prevalence was noted across the three hospitals. The study concludes that dengue fever predominantly affects younger individuals in Santiago City, with males and females equally susceptible. The findings highlight the need for data-driven dengue prevention in Santiago City, prioritizing pediatric-focused education and risk assessment given higher cases among children under 15. Strengthening private hospital participation in surveillance and sentinel reporting can improve early outbreak detection, targeted vector control, community engagement, and collaboration efforts.



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