Characteristics of districts in Pakistan with persistent transmission of wild poliovirus, 2000-2001
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2004; 10 (4-5): 582-590
in English
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| ID: emr-158325
ABSTRACT
We sought to identify factors associated with being a reservoir district for wild poliovirus in Pakistan. Differences between reservoir and non-reservoir districts were identified using acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data, population census statistics and data from a survey of district health officials [DHOs]. Of the 11 poliovirus reservoir districts identified, population density was significantly higher [median 550 persons/km2] than the non-reservoirs [median 175 persons/km2]. DHOs from reservoir districts more often reported that planning was affected by refugees and they had more frequent DHO transfers compared with non-reservoir districts. Multivariate analysis confirmed that reservoirs more often had high population density and frequent DHO transfers. Assessment of district-level and management characteristics can supplement surveillance methods to further improve health programmes
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Refugees
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Disease Reservoirs
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Multivariate Analysis
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Endemic Diseases
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Needs Assessment
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Health Planning
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2004
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