Experience of Overcoming Nausea and Vomiting in Dengue Fever: A Phenomenology Study

Abstract

Introduction: A tropical country like Indonesia is known for its two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Between the two seasons, there is also a transition period referred to as the transition s eason. Due to no small amount of standing water in the rainy season, the mosquito Aides quickly breeds to lay its eggs. The amount will continue to increase in the transition season because it is supported by sunlight causing the air and puddles to become warm. Objectives: The study aims to identify the experience of overcoming nausea and vomiting in dengue fever. Methods: This research uses a phenomenological qualitative research design. Participants determine by purposive sampling technique, totaling 7 participants, analyzing data using qualitative content analysis with the Collaizi approach. Results: An interesting finding in this study is that nausea when experiencing dengue is sudden and feels like catching a cold. Respondents overcome sickness by drinking warm water. During dengue, feelings of weakness forced respondents to keep eating intensely with a small proportion to keep having energy. Conclusions: Nausea and vomiting experience is not an essential thing felt by respondents as uncomfo rtable, and drinking warm water to relieve nausea must consider its safety and unknown side effects.