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. 2015 Aug 19:1:7.
doi: 10.1186/s40794-015-0009-2. eCollection 2015.

Perceived risk of watery diarrhea and dysentery and intended compliance with chemoprophylaxis among a deployed military population

Chad K Porter  1 , Kristen Felicione  2 , David R Tribble  3 , Adam W Armstrong  4 , Manal Mostafa  5 , Mark S Riddle  1
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Perceived risk of watery diarrhea and dysentery and intended compliance with chemoprophylaxis among a deployed military population

Chad K Porter et al. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines. .

Abstract

Background: Infectious diseases are a leading cause of morbidity among travelers to resource-limited regions and primary prevention is a cornerstone to risk reduction. Chemoprophylaxis has been successfully utilized for specific diseases.

Methods: We assessed self-reported compliance to daily chemoprophylaxis among deployed US military personnel. A 21 item self-completed questionnaire was completed by military personnel during mid-deployment.

Results: The perception of high disease risk was associated with an increased likelihood of compliance with daily chemoprophylaxis. However, 60 % of respondents stated they would not comply with a daily regimen.

Conclusions: These data highlight the complexity of perceived risk and the difficulties with prophylactic interventions.

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