Vol. 1, Issue 2, Part A (2014)
Patient’s perception and epidemiological characteristics of dengue in Madurai city-using factor analysis
Author(s): V. Saravanabavan, R. Sudharsan, D. Balaji, R. Rahamath Nisha
Abstract: The data collected were taken by using the method of stratified Random sampling and a total of 300 samples were collected from the study area with reference to different age groups and sex ratio. It includes mapping of the disease using the Arc GIS. The data were analyzed with the help of Multivariate statistical technique known as ‘Factor Analysis’ The study has identified that environment parameters played a major role in the health status of Dengue.
Fig.: The map shows the spatial distribution of dengue in Madurai city for the year 2010 & 2011.
How to cite this article:
V. Saravanabavan, R. Sudharsan, D. Balaji, R. Rahamath Nisha. Patient’s perception and epidemiological characteristics of dengue in Madurai city-using factor analysis. Int J Mosq Res 2014;1(2):18-24.