Epidemiological analysis of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two cities in China based on public data

Abstract Based on the public data from the health departments of Tianjin and Shenzhen, we conducted a comparative analysis of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic situation between these two cities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of public data in epidemic prevention and control of COVID-19, providing a scientific advice for the subsequent mitigation and containment of COVID-19 prevalence.

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The role of health managers in community prevention and control of Corona Virus Disease 2019

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202123501052 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 235 ◽

pp. 01052

Author(s):

Fahu Yuan ◽

Jiangyuan Chen ◽

Xiaoqing Chen ◽

Zhongqiang Chen ◽

Ying Zhai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Health Management ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Effective Means ◽

Social Stability ◽

Corona Virus ◽

And Control ◽

Health Managers

Since the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019, more than 26 million people have been infected. Urban and rural communities are the first line of defense for epidemic prevention and control. As an effective means of disease prevention and control at the community level, health management is of great significance in how to give full play to the professional advantages of health managers at present, and in combination with the current urgent situation of lack of specific drugs and vaccines, to maintain the health and social stability of the community population to the maximum extent. By assessing and intervening the health risk factors of COVID-19, the health manager can help the community effectively control the source of covid-19 infection, cut off the transmission route of COVID-19, effectively protect the vulnerable population in the community, and thus delay the spread and spread of COVID-19.

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Impact of the corona virus disease 2019 pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nigeria

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-09-2020-0433 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Daha Garba Muhammad ◽

Jamila Suleiman Musa

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Virus Disease ◽

The Other ◽

Content Type ◽

Corona Virus ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

PurposeThis study aimed to explain the impact of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis is a commentary piece.FindingsThe pandemic has potential of reducing efficacy of physiotherapy services. It also showed that the mental health of local physiotherapists was badly affected. On the other hand, the pandemic allowed physiotherapists to support infectious disease prevention and control and as well as providing awareness of the role of physiotherapy in the management of respiratory diseases.Originality/valueIt shows the effect of COVID-19 on physiotherapy care.

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Perilaku Masyarakat terhadap Gerakan 3M (Memakai Masker, Mencuci Tangan, dan Menjaga Jarak) sebagai Upaya Pencegahan dan Pengendlian Covid-19 di Desa Moyag Kecamatan Kotamobagu Timur

Jurnal Insan Cendekia ◽

10.35874/jic.v8i2.929 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 98-106

Author(s):

Darmin Darmin ◽

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Moh. Rizki Fauzan ◽

Muhammad Ichsan Hadiansyah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Distance ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Systematic Random Sampling ◽

The Public ◽

Runny Nose ◽

Corona Virus ◽

And Control

Introduction: COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new Corona virus that can cause mild symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, fever, and cough. Anticipating an increase in the spread and number of infections, the public is encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle according to health protocols during the Corona virus pandemic. Objective:The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of the community towards the 3M movement in the prevention and control of covid-19 in Moyag village, East Kotamobagu sub-district. Methods:The population of this study is the community in Moyag village which operates 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematic random sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the slovin formula was obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. The population of this study was the community in Moyag village which collected 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematicrandom sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the Slovin formula obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. Results:Based on the results of the study, only 54% of respondents applied the 3M health protocol,only 48% of respondents wore masks, only 37% of respondents who washed their hands, and only 35% of respondents who kept their distance. Conclusion:community behavior in Moyag village in general shows that the community has not implemented health protocols properly. In fact, most people do not follow health protocols to maintain social distance.

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Knowledge and practice of infection prevention and control among healthcare workers: a COVID-19 pandemic experience

Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care ◽

10.35975/apic.v24i6.1408 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 596-602

Author(s):

Rifat Yasmin ◽

Huma Hussain ◽

Syeda Turab Fatima Abidi ◽

Syed Asim Ali Shah ◽

Tazaeen Hina Kazmi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Close Contact ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

P Value ◽

Corona Virus ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

And Control

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global outbreak caused by novel SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). Study aims to evaluate knowledge and practices of healthcare workers (HCW) regarding infection prevention and control of corona virus disease Material and methods: A cross sectional validation study was conducted. Study was conducted at department of Medicine, Pakistan Ordinance Factory Hospital, Wah Cantt. Study duration was 2 months (May 2020-June2020)A sample size of 217 HCW was calculated using WHO calculator. HCW were selected through non probability sampling (consecutive). Ethical permission was taken and research consent was signed by each participant. SPSS version 24 was used for analysis purpose. Post stratification fissure exact and chi-square test was applied. We found p value ≤0.05 as statistically significant. Results: Total 217 HCW were included in our study. Out of them, 85 (39.2%) were male and 132 (60.8%) were female in our study. Mean age of HCW was 34.5±2.4SD. In knowledge assessment majority of HCW had fair knowledge (46.5%), followed by good (30%) and poor knowledge (23.5%) regarding corona virus associated infection control and prevention. In practice assessment, among all those, 38.2% HCW showed better practices while 61.8% showed poor practices. Knowledge is significantly associated with virus transmission mode (p = 0.00), close contact (p = 0.000), protection from COVID-19 in triage area (p = 0.000), wearing PPE (p = 0.000) etc. Conclusion: Corona virus disease is a major challenge in resource limited countries. Healthcare workers showed relatively improved knowledge and practices regarding infection prevention and control in this COVID-19 Pandemic. Key words: Corona virus disease, Healthcare workers, Infection Prevention and Control, Knowledge, Practices Citation: Yasmin R, Hussain H, Abidi STF, Shah SAA, Kazmi TH, Hussain H. Knowledge and practice of infection prevention and control among healthcare workers: a COVID-19 pandemic experience. Anaesth pain intensive care 2020;24 (6):597-602 Received: 8 November 2020, Reviewed: 17 November 2020, Accepted: 19 November 2020

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ROLE OF BILWADI AGADA IN PREVENTION OF COVID - 19

November 2020 - International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ◽

10.46607/iamj0807192020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 3939-3944

Author(s):

Varun Rajpuria ◽

Anitta James

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Distress Syndrome ◽

The Body ◽

Ayurvedic Medicine ◽

Pharmacological Properties ◽

Upper Respiratory Tract ◽

Corona Virus ◽

Upper Respiratory ◽

And Control

Agada Tantra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda which mainly deals with Visha (Poison) and its management mainly through special formulations called Agada Yogas which counteract the deleterious actions of poison over the body. There are numerous such formulations which are unique because of their potent ingredients and fast action. Bilwadi Agada is one among such Yogas. In December 2019, a series of acute atypical respiratory disease occurred in Wuhan and then rapidly spread to other areas. It was soon discovered that a novel Corona Virus was responsible, and this was named as the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (2019) due to its high homology to SARS-CoV-2 which caused Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and high mortality during 2002–2003 in China. According to Ayurveda, this novel Corona is a Jangama Visha as it is of zoonotic origin. It affects the upper respiratory tract so is the movement of Jangama Visha which moves upward and affects those areas. It is also mentioned in Ayurvedic treatise that the Jangaman Visha should be treated with Sthavara dravyas. Bilwadi gutika is an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from thirteen medicinal plants triturated in goat’s urine. When we compare the primary symptoms of COVID-19 and the indications of Bilwadi gutika, we can see so many similarities. The main objective of this article is to discuss the therapeutic and pharmacological properties of Bilwadi Agada and thereby understanding its role in prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemic.

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