Assessment of Suspected COVID-19 Deaths in Nonhealthcare Settings in Côte d'Ivoire, March 11 to July 31, 2020.
Health Secur
; 21(4): 280-285, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37352426
ABSTRACT
According to hospital records, 5 months after reporting its first case of COVID-19, Côte d'Ivoire reported only 102 deaths. We conducted a community mortality survey in the 13 districts where 95% of COVID-19 cases were reported to assess COVID-19 mortality in nonhealthcare settings. To identify suspected COVID-19 deaths in communities, we used data from social and administrative institutions, such as police and fire departments, funeral homes, and places of worship, whose functions include providing services related to deaths. Our survey identified 54 (17.6%) suspected COVID-19 deaths, which is more than half of the official reported number. Our study showed that in areas with low access to healthcare and poorly functioning death notification and registration systems, community-based data sources could be used to identify suspected COVID-19 deaths outside of the health sector. They can provide early warning data on events, such as an unusual number of community deaths or diseases.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
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En
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Health Secur
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Gabão