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Immunology
Masaki Machida, Itaru Nakamura, Takako Kojima, Reiko Saito, Tomoki Nakaya, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shiho Amagasa, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study investigated the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, finding that 62.1% of participants were willing to get vaccinated. The research also revealed that vaccine acceptance was lower among women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Psychological factors, such as the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others, were identified as important factors associated with vaccine acceptance.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kefyalew Addis Alene, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Dagnachew Muluye Fetene, Digsu N. Koye, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Hailay Gesesew, Mulugeta Molla Birhanu, Akilew Awoke Adane, Muluken Dessalegn Muluneh, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Solomon Abrha, Atsede Aregay, Asnakew Achaw Ayele, Woldesellassie M. Bezabhe, Kidane Tadesse Gebremariam, Tesfaye Gebremedhin, Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin, Lemlem Gebremichael, Ayele Bali Geleto, Habtamu Tilahun Kassahun, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Cheru Tesema Leshargie, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Alemnesh H. Mirkuzie, Hassen Mohammed, Henok Getachew Tegegn, Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema, Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Befikadu Legesse Wubishet, Yohannes Kinfu
Summary: This study identified geographical differences in vulnerability to infection, case severity, and likelihood of death from COVID-19 in Ethiopia. It offers maps that can guide targeted interventions necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leticia Cuellar, Irene Torres, Ethan Romero-Severson, Riya Mahesh, Nathaniel Ortega, Sarah Pungitore, Ruian Ke, Nicolas Hengartner
Summary: In 2020, Ecuador had a 64% excess death rate compared to expected, with men having a higher rate than women. Indigenous populations in Ecuador showed nearly four times the excess death rate of the majority mestizo group.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Baldev M. Singh, James Bateman, Ananth Viswanath, Vijay Klaire, Sultan Mahmud, Alan Nevill, Simon J. Dunmore
Summary: This study explores variations in COVID-19 outcomes in relation to local risks and found associations between ethnicity, age, comorbidities, and poverty with COVID-19 hospital admissions and mortality. Results showed significant differences in outcomes for South Asians and in relation to deprivation. Therefore, locally focused public health strategies should consider the diverse risk factors among different ethnic groups.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rosemarie de Souza, Sharayu Mhatre, Burhanuddin Qayyumi, Garvit Chitkara, Tushar Madke, Mohan Joshi, Ramesh Bharmal, D. S. Asgaonkar, Prem Lakhani, Sudeep Gupta, Pankaj Chaturvedi, Rajesh Dikshit, Rajendra Badwe
Summary: The study included 689 COVID-19 patients from Mumbai, India, with a median age of 44 years. 77.36% of patients were discharged alive, while 22.64% died. Older age, comorbidities, history of hypertension, and presence of symptoms at admission were associated with increased risk of in-hospital mortality. Patients in Mumbai were younger, less symptomatic, and required less ventilator and oxygen support compared to Western countries.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Devanand Moonasar, Anban Pillay, Elizabeth Leonard, Raveen Naidoo, Shadrack Mngemane, Wayne Ramkrishna, Khadija Jamaloodien, Lebogang Lebese, Kamy Chetty, Lesley Bamford, Gaurang Tanna, Nhlanhla Ntuli, Koleka Mlisana, Lindiwe Madikizela, Moeketsi Modisenyane, Christie Engelbrecht, Popo Maja, Funeka Bongweni, Tsakani Furumele, Natalie Mayet, Ameena Goga, Ambrose Talisuna, Otim Patrick Cossy Ramadan, Yogan Pillay
Summary: South Africa implemented a multisectoral approach to combat COVID-19, including establishing a National COVID-19 Command Council and provincial incident management teams. Stringent lockdown measures helped to strengthen healthcare capacity, but also resulted in economic hardships, especially for vulnerable populations.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Auss Abbood, Alexander Ullrich, Luisa A. Denkel
Summary: Most countries report COVID-19 cases when they have cases to report, but some countries have unusual or highly irregular reporting. Our score system and cluster analyses can help epidemiologists advise policy makers on country-specific reporting behaviors.
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Medicine, General & Internal
M. Jagadeesan, Parasuraman Ganeshkumar, Prabhdeep Kaur, Hemalatha Masanam Sriramulu, Manikandanesan Sakthivel, Polani Rubeshkumar, Mohankumar Raju, Lakshmidevi Murugesan, Raajkumar Ganapathi, Mahalakshmi Srinivasan, Aswini Sukumar, Kumaravel Ilangovan, Madhusudhan Reddy, Divyadharshini Shanmugam, Prakash Govindasamy, Manoj Murhekar
Summary: This study describes the public health strategies implemented in Chennai, India to control the COVID-19 pandemic from March to October 2020. The strategies included surveillance, testing, contact tracing, isolation, and restrictions. The combination of these strategies may have contributed to controlling the epidemic in a densely populated city.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hossam Hassan, Hanaa Abo ElSood, Basma Abd ElGawad, Reham Kamel, Manal Fahim, Sahar El Shourbagy, Shymaa Showky, Amira Mohsen, Salma Afifi, Alaa Eid
Summary: COVID-19 patients among a group of tourists triggered an outbreak onboard a Nile cruise ship and a hotel in Egypt. The outbreak was quickly contained through lab testing, case isolation, strict infection control measures, and contact tracing.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexander Bruckhaus, Aubrey Martinez, Rachael Garner, Marianna La Rocca, Dominique Duncan
Summary: On average, infection rates increased significantly as businesses reopened. The average 14-day change in infection rate was higher for fully reopened businesses compared to partially reopened businesses. This research provides insights into COVID-19 transmission and supports evidence-driven policymaking for disease prevention and community health.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ahsan M. Ahmad, Khurram Shahzad, Mariumn Masood, Maida Umar, Fahad Abbasi, Assad Hafeez
Summary: This survey estimated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the general population and identified risk factors for developing SARS-CoV-2 infection. The survey found that a history of contact with confirmed cases, urban residence, and mask use were key risk factors for infection.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thuong Vu Nguyen, Quang Dai Tran, Lan Trong Phan, Long Ngoc Vu, Dung Thi Thuy Truong, Hieu Cong Truong, Tu Ngoc Le, Linh Dang Khanh Vien, Thinh Viet Nguyen, Quang Chan Luong, Quang Duy Pham
Summary: This study summarizes the COVID-19 response in Vietnam, highlighting the importance of early technical preparedness, strong political commitment, and multisectoral efforts. Vietnam's success in controlling the epidemic can serve as a valuable example for other countries in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nils Chr Stenseth, Guha Dharmarajan, Ruiyun Li, Zheng-Li Shi, Ruifu Yang, George F. Gao
Summary: This article summarizes the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons learned by the public health community, discussing the implications for future public health policy and outlining an agenda for improved pandemic control. It contrasts the ongoing pandemic with the SARS outbreak, identifying areas where valuable lessons were learned as well as key areas where international public health policy failed.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Francesca Fortunato, Domenico Martinelli, Sergio Lo Caputo, Teresa Santantonio, Vitangelo Dattoli, Pier Luigi Lopalco, Rosa Prato
Summary: The study found that male COVID-19 cases were more likely to be hospitalized, had a lower virus clearance rate, a higher case fatality rate compared to females, and also had a shorter length of hospital stay.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carmen Sant Fruchtman, Fabienne Beatrice Fischer, Laura Monzon Llamas, Maryam Tavakkoli, Daniel Cobos Munoz, Marina Antillon
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 prevention policies on the incidence of COVID-19 in men and women. The findings show that there was a higher number of cases in women aged 20-59 and 80+ in Switzerland and Spain, and this gender difference was significant during the waves of the pandemic. The study highlights the importance of gender-sensitive responses in addressing public health crises.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
