scholarly journals Healthcare workers’ experiences regarding scaling up of training on integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) in Uganda, 2016: cross sectional qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Nakiire ◽  
Ben Masiira ◽  
Christine Kihembo ◽  
Edson Katushabe ◽  
Nasan Natseri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Kano State Lassa Fever Surveillance System, 2015-2018 – Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman yahya Umar ◽  
Mikha'il Abdu Abubakar ◽  
Imam Wada Bello ◽  
Muhammad Shakir Balogun ◽  
Sadiq Tahir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance System ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
Training And Support

Abstract BackgroundLassa fever (LF) is one of the priority diseases under surveillance through the integrated disease surveillance and response system (IDSR). We evaluated the LF surveillance system against its set objectives and assessed its attributes. MethodsWe used cross-sectional study design. Forty-seven stakeholders involved in the surveillance system were interviewed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Updated Guidelines for Evaluating Public Health Surveillance Systems. The LF surveillance data from January 2015 to December 2018 were also analyzed. The attribute and objectives of the system were evaluated. ResultsOut of the 76 suspected cases recorded in kano state during the study period, only 54 samples were laboratory tested, 11 of them were confirmed positive with 9 deaths (case fatality rate of 82%). Confirmed cases were predominantly in Tudun Wada LGA (63.6%), while the age-group 20-39 years constituted 55% of the confirmed cases. There was male preponderance of cases (73%). The predictive value positive (PVP) was 14.5%. The surveillance system was however meeting its objectives of determining LF burden and detecting and characterizing cases and outbreak.ConclusionLF surveillance system in Kano was simple, flexible, stable, acceptable and timely. However, data was not representative. We recommended improved reporting from private and tertiary facilities and more personnel training and support to improve the system.

scholarly journals Level and Predicators of quality of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response for Infectious Disease in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiros Fenta Ajemu ◽  
Abraham Aregay Desta ◽  
Nega Mamo Bezabih ◽  
Alemnesh Abraha Araya ◽  
Essayas Haregot Hilawi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response

Abstract Background: The health impacts of recent global infectious disease outbreaks have demonstrated the importance of strengthening public health systems. The aim of the study was to assess the level of quality of integrated disease surveillance and response for infectious disease in public health facilities of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Methods: the study was facility based cross-sectional. It was conducted from June- July 2018 in 46 health facilities. It has involved mixed method approach both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Donabedian input-process-output quality assessment model was used to evaluate the service. The magnitude of the association was considered at p-value of ≤0.05 in multivariable logistic regression analysis using adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% confidence interval (CI). Concurrently, facility surveillance officers were subjected to an in-depth interview autonomously to explore factors for good and bad service quality. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Use of manual thematic approach was used for qualitative data analysis. Result: The level of the overall quality of IDSR service provision has rendered as good in 6 out of 46(13%) studied health facilities. Two third of studied health facilities were rated as good for input service quality but 34.7% for process service quality. The output service quality was two times better than the overall service quality. Being enrollment of HIT to rapid response team (AOR=7, 95% CI: 1.092- 37.857) and accessing technical guideline to the health facility (AOR=3, 95% CI: 0.399-22.567) were predictor factors for facilitating overall service quality.

scholarly journals CLINICIAN SENSITIZATION ON INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OWO, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA, 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi ◽  
Oluwafolakemi Mary Babasola
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Centre ◽  
Disease Notification ◽  
Public Health Action ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response ◽  
Care Workers

Background: For effective Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) all health care workers involvement is required. Most trainings have often neglected the clinicians. Aim: This study aimed to identify gaps requiring capacity building in preventing infectious disease outbreak among health care workers in Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State.Methods: A cross sectional study of clinicians at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo was done. Data was collected using semi structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Data collected were analysed with SPSS version 21. Summary statistics was conducted to identify training need requirements.Results: The mean age of participant was 43 ± 5.9 years, 14(70%) were male. Respondents who have worked for 10 years and above were 12(60%). In all, 5(25%) respondent understood disease surveillance to be systematic collection of data and analysis in order to prevent diseases. Regarding respondent’s knowledge of notifiable diseases. Only 4(20%) of the respondents knew malaria as a notifiable disease, Cholera knew by 11(55%), Ebola by 15(75%) and Lassa by 13(65%). The main factor identified to be affecting prompt disease notification in  Federal Medical Centre,  Owo was lack of adequate training 12(60%) while communication gap was identified by 7(35%). In all, 18(90%) felt they do not know all that they needed about disease surveillance. Conclusion: Rapid notification of infectious diseases is essential for prompt public health action and for monitoring of disease trends. Trainings that will improve the level of knowledge of clinician and communication channels will improve disease surveillance and notification.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Kano State Lassa Fever Surveillance System, 2015-2018 – Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman yahya Umar ◽  
Mikha'il Abdu Abubakar ◽  
Imam Wada Bello ◽  
Muhammad Shakir Balogun ◽  
Sadiq Tahir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance System ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
Training And Support

Abstract BackgroundLassa fever (LF) is one of the priority diseases under surveillance through the integrated disease surveillance and response system (IDSR). We evaluated the LF surveillance system against its set objectives and assessed its attributes. MethodsWe used cross-sectional study design. Forty-seven stakeholders involved in the surveillance system were interviewed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Updated Guidelines for Evaluating Public Health Surveillance Systems. The LF surveillance data from January 2015 to December 2018 were also analyzed. The attribute and objectives of the system were evaluated. ResultsOut of the 76 suspected cases recorded in kano state during the study period, only 54 samples were laboratory tested, 11 of them were confirmed positive with 9 deaths (case fatality rate of 82%). Confirmed cases were predominantly in Tudun Wada LGA (63.6%), while the age-group 20-39 years constituted 55% of the confirmed cases. There was male preponderance of cases (73%). The predictive value positive (PVP) was 14.5%. The surveillance system was however meeting its objectives of determining LF burden and detecting and characterizing cases and outbreak.ConclusionLF surveillance system in Kano was simple, flexible, stable, acceptable and timely. However, data was not representative. We recommended improved reporting from private and tertiary facilities and more personnel training and support to improve the system.

scholarly journals Exploring Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance and Response Systems in Beijing, China: A Qualitative Study from the Health System Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8512
Author(s):  
Jerome Lock-Wah-Hoon ◽  
Yang Zheng ◽  
Marieta Braks ◽  
Liselotte van Asten ◽  
Qiyong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Vector Surveillance ◽  
System Perspective ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne Disease ◽  
Surveillance And Response ◽  
Vector Borne

Background: Climate change may contribute to higher incidence and wider geographic spread of vector borne diseases (VBDs). Effective monitoring and surveillance of VBDs is of paramount importance for the prevention of and timely response to outbreaks. Although international regulations exist to support this, barriers and operational challenges within countries hamper efficient monitoring. As a first step to optimise VBD surveillance and monitoring, it is important to gain a deeper understanding of system characteristics and experiences in to date non-endemic regions at risk of becoming endemic in the future. Therefore, this study qualitatively analyses the nature and flexibility of VBD surveillance and response in Beijing. Methods: In this qualitative study, eleven experts working in Beijing’s vector-borne diseases surveillance and response system were interviewed about vector-borne disease surveillance, early warning, response, and strengths and weaknesses of the current approach. Results: Vector-borne disease surveillance occurs using passive syndromic surveillance and separate vector surveillance. Public health authorities use internet reporting networks to determine vector-borne disease risk across Beijing. Response toward a vector-borne disease outbreak is uncommon in this setting due to the currently low occurrence of outbreaks. Conclusions: A robust network of centralised institutions provides the continuity and flexibility needed to adapt and manage possible vector-borne disease threats. Opportunities exist for population-based health promotion and the integration of environment and climate monitoring in vector-borne disease surveillance.

scholarly journals Vertical disease programs and their effect on integrated disease surveillance and response: perspectives of epidemiologists and surveillance officers in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Idenyi Onwe ◽  
Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex ◽  
Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike ◽  
Dorothy Ogechi Igwe-Okomiso
Keyword(s):  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Disease Notification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surveillance And Response

Abstract Background Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a cost-effective surveillance system designed to curb the inefficiency associated with vertical (disease-specific) programs. The study determined the existence and effect of vertical programs on disease surveillance and response in Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 14 State epidemiologists and Disease Notification Surveillance Officers (DSNOs) in 12 states located within the 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Data was collected using mailed electronic semi-structured self-administered questionnaires. Response rate was 33.3%. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results Half of the respondents were males (50.0%) and State epidemiologists (50.0%). Malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other diseases were ongoing vertical programs in the States surveyed. In over 90% of cases, vertical programs had different personnel, communication channels and supportive supervision processes different from the IDSR system. Although less than 50% acknowledged the existence of a forum for data harmonization, this forum was ineffectively utilized in 83.3% of cases. Specific disease funding was higher than that of IDSR (92.9%) and only 42.9% reported funding for IDSR activities from development partners in the State. Poor data management, low priority on IDSR priority diseases, and donor-driven programming were major negative effects of vertical programs. Improved funding, political ownership, and integration were major recommendations preferred by the respondents. Conclusion We found that vertical programs in the surveyed States in the Nigerian health system led to duplication of efforts, inequitable funding, and inefficiencies in surveillance. We recommend integration of existing vertical programs into the IDSR system, increased resource allocation, and political support to improve IDSR.

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