Co-existence of a pandemic (SARS-CoV-2) and an epidemic (Dengue virus) at some focal points in Southeast Asia: Pathogenic importance, preparedness, and strategy of tackling

Khan, Sakirul; Akbar, Sheikh Mohammad Fazle; Nishizono, Akira

doi:10.1016/j.lansea.2022.100046

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“…These two diseases have similar clinical symptoms. 20 , 21 The COVID-19 pandemic situation is a challenge in controlling dengue in Indonesia. The existence of a social restriction policy makes it difficult for volunteers to provide education manually door to door.…”

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Attitude towards dengue control efforts with the potential of digital technology during COVID-19: partial least squares-structural equation modeling

et al. 2023

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Background: Dengue fever is still a public health issue in Indonesia, and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, integrated digital technology will be required for its control. This study aims to identify critical indicators influencing attitudes towards dengue control related to the potential for implementing digital technology. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey, with 515 people willing to fill out an online questionnaire. The analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). There were 46 indicators used to assess attitudes toward dengue control, which were organized into six variables: the need for digital information systems, perceptions of being threatened with dengue, the benefits of dengue control programs, program constraints, environmental factors and attitudes in dengue control. Results: The source of information needed for dengue control was mainly through social media. There was a positive relationship between perception of environmental factors to perception of dengue threat, perception of program constraints, perception of program benefits, and perception of digital technology needs. Perception of program benefits and threatened perception of dengue have a positive relationship with perception of digital technology needs. Conclusions: This model showed the variables perception of digital technology and perception of benefits had a positive association with attitude towards dengue control

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Attitude towards dengue control efforts with the potential of digital technology during COVID-19: partial least squares-structural equation modeling

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“…This difference can be explained by concerns about health complications for older adults and their close family members, along with comorbidities, the decrease in controls for chronic diseases during the pandemic, and the infantilization of their decisions in this same context (68). However, our study results can be further explained because older adults have already lived with these daily concerns and have been able to cope with a series of uncertain events, such as other epidemics (21). In addition to this, they tend to have limited access to social networks, which is considered a protective factor because they would avoid being affected by news that could cause anxiety, depression, and stress (69).…”

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“…There is evidence that several illnesses, such as hypertension ( 14 ), diabetes ( 15 , 16 ), Ebola ( 17–19 ), SARS ( 20 ), dengue ( 21 ), H7N9 ( 22 ), and H1N1 ( 23 ), can generate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD has been defined as a mental health condition that can affect people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events, or set of circumstances.…”

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Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder risk post-COVID-19 in 12 countries in Latin America: a cross-sectional survey

Mejia,

Serna-Alarcón,

Vilela-Estrada

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionLatin America was the region most affected by COVID-19 in the second quarter of 2020, and consequently, the impact on mental health requires evaluation. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by bereavement due to COVID-19 in 12 countries in Latin America.MethodsThe current study was an analytical cross-sectional study. Validated tests were applied for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21), questions about the respondent’s condition or their environment, and demographic questions, as well as the length of the mourning period of suffering.ResultsThe outcomes demonstrated that the PTSD risk increased for women (p < 0.001), when a friend or acquaintance had COVID-19 (p = 0.002), when a close relative died from COVID-19 (p = 0.010), having severe depression (p <0.001), severe anxiety (p <0.001), severe stress (p <0.001), residing in Chile (p <0.001), Paraguay (p <0.001), Bolivia (p <0.001), Costa Rica (p <0.001) or El Salvador (p = 0.005). On the other hand, there was less risk of PTSD at an older age (p <0.001) or if respondents had a sentimental partner (p = 0.025). In the case of severe PTSD, there was a greater gender risk for women (p <0.001), a close relative dying from COVID-19 (p = 0.017), having severe depression (p <0.001), severe anxiety (p <0.001), severe stress (p <0.001), residing in Chile (p <0.001), Paraguay (p <0.001), Bolivia (p <0.001) and Costa Rica (p = 0.002). It was also observed that there was less risk of severe PTSD at an older age demographic (p <0.001).DiscussionIt can be concluded that the percentages of PTSD are high in its clinical presentation as severe, especially among Latin American women.

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“…However, an upsurge of dengue cases is observed in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Singapore during 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic time ( Figure 2 ) although most of these countries maintain strong COVID-19-related measures during the early time of the pandemic. Similarly, dengue incidences sharply increased in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India during 2nd year of the COVID-19 pandemic (in 2021) when these countries applied relatively strong COVID-19-related measures due to the severe outbreak of the deadly Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 [ 23 ]. Therefore, it remains unclear whether strict COVID-19-related social measures or underreporting due to the overburden of management of COVID-19 are related to the decline of reported dengue cases during the pandemic period.…”

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Dengue Infections during COVID-19 Period: Reflection of Reality or Elusive Data Due to Effect of Pandemic

Khan

Akbar

Yahiro

et al. 2022

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The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) devastated the overall health management strategy of most countries. In this scenario, the present study provided insights into the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dengue infection. This ecological study retrieved data from WHO/Government reporting system from 22 major dengue epidemic countries. Incidence of dengue infections during the pre-COVID-19 time (2015~2019) and COVID-19 period (2020~2021) was compared. A correlation between the dengue and COVID-19 cases and predicted dengue incidence in 2022 was calculated using the linear regression equation. Data indicated that dengue incidences across the studied area decreased by 16% during the pandemic period (2.73 million vs. 2.29 million; p < 0.05) than the same reported in pre-COVID-19 time. Although countries in Latin America reported more cases than Asia, a positive correlation (r = 0.83) between dengue and COVID-19 cases was observed in Asia. Prediction analysis warned that specific preparation for dengue management is needed in some countries of both regions in 2022 to contain the upsurge in incidences. Due to the similar nature of symptoms of dengue and COVID-19, a state of confusion will be prevailing during the ongoing pandemic. Therefore, comprehensive and evidence-based scientific approaches were warranted at all levels.

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Co-existence of a pandemic (SARS-CoV-2) and an epidemic (Dengue virus) at some focal points in Southeast Asia: Pathogenic importance, preparedness, and strategy of tackling

Cited by 11 publications

References 4 publications

Attitude towards dengue control efforts with the potential of digital technology during COVID-19: partial least squares-structural equation modeling

Attitude towards dengue control efforts with the potential of digital technology during COVID-19: partial least squares-structural equation modeling

Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder risk post-COVID-19 in 12 countries in Latin America: a cross-sectional survey

Dengue Infections during COVID-19 Period: Reflection of Reality or Elusive Data Due to Effect of Pandemic

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