NSU Research Contributions
Title : Psychiatric Morbidity of Chikungunya among Children in Bangladesh
Authors : Sanjana Zaman, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Ariful Bari Chowdhury, and Gias U. Ahsan
| Journal Article Title: Health | Volume Number: 10 | Publication Year : 2018 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (PubMed) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 1949-4998 | Publisher Name: Scientific Research Publishing Inc. (SCIRP) |
| Pages : 5 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 1949-5005 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This retrospective study of 58 children in Bangladesh reveals that psychiatric morbidity is extremely common following Chikungunya infection, with delirium (77%) identified as the most prevalent symptom. Unlike adult patients who more frequently present with anxiety and depression, children in this study exhibited high rates of panic disorder (56%), phobic disorder (36%), and fatigue syndrome (27%). The research suggests that the virus may disrupt neurochemical equilibrium or that high-grade fever itself triggers these complications. These findings serve as a vital call for the development of prophylactic vaccinations and the implementation of early diagnostic tools to mitigate long-term psychiatric injuries and improve pediatric healthcare outcomes during arboviral outbreaks. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Chikungunya, Dengue, Psychiatric Symptoms, Children, Bangladesh |
