Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: A Questionnaire Survey on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Abstract

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that typically affects children under five years old. It is typified by typical signs including oral herpes and rashes on the hands and feet. This study aims to determine the general public's awareness of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). An assessment of hand, foot, and mouth illness was created using questionnaires that were distributed one-on-one. According to the survey (31%) responders have been replied that they have idea about Hand, foot, and mouth disease. Most of the participants (69%) have been replied that they have no idea about this illness. 29% participants have been replied that they have been known causes of Hand, foot, and mouth disease. 71% of respondents, or most of them, are unaware of the illness's causes. The majority of respondents (91%) to the study stated that youngsters (ages 5-7) are more vulnerable to hand, foot, and mouth illness. According to 29% of respondents, human contact such as kissing or hugging is how the illness listed earlier is spread. Additionally, 25% and 14% of respondents indicated that they had come into contact with dung and/or touched surfaces or objects, correspondingly. Fruit drinks, citrus fruits, soda, and other acidic foods and beverages can worsen the indications of hand, foot, and mouth disease. 71% of respondents who had family members with hand, foot, and mouth disease said that their doctor had given them a throat swab test to diagnose the condition. For HFMD, there isn't a specific medical intervention. According to 88% of respondents, vitamin D can help reduce hand, foot, and mouth disease discomfort. The majority of respondents (69%), in accordance to the examination, stated that their symptoms persisted for seven days. In summary, it is possible to stop its spread by adhering to the right preventive measures.