Determinants of rheumatic heart disease: findings from qualitative research approach

• Main Authors: Rudy Ngau Ajeng (Author), Mohammod Mizanur Rahman (Author), Asri Bin Said (Author), Abang Safuan Bin Adenan (Author), Mohamed Ameenudeen (Author), Greta Miranda Goh Kim Choo (Author), Muhammad Siddiq (Author), Mohamed Faiz Gahamat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an autoimmune heart disease following unresolved or untreated Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF), which results in irreversible valve damage and heart failure. Strategies for managing RHD could be planned to understand the disease determinants in local settings....