COVID-19 outbreak: current scenario of Pakistan

Waris, Abdul; Atta, U.K.; Ali, Muhammad; Asmat, Ayesha; Baset, Abdul

doi:10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100681

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“…COVID-19 outbreak was reported on 12 th December, 2019 in Wuhan, China [6] . Pakistan reported the first case of COVID-19 on February 29, 2020, imported the disease through travellers mostly from China and Iran [7] .…”

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Corona pandemic: awareness of health care providers in Pakistan

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Introduction Corona pandemic has resulted in a high mortality rate among health care professionals. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and practices of health care providers during this pandemic in Punjab, Pakistan. Methods A web based cross sectional survey was conducted during 2 nd of April to 20 th April 2020 targeting health care professionals working in Punjab, Pakistan. A sample of 540 participants was collected using non probability, convenient sampling technique. Data was generated by using on line google forms after taking IRB approval from institution. Results Adequate knowledge was found among health care providers regarding diagnostic tests, modes of transmission, incubation period and preventive strategies. Significant association was seen in knowledge of post graduate and MBBS doctors (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) regarding viral etiology (p = 0.006), sign and symptoms (p = 0.000), risk factors (p = 0.000) and mortality rates (p = 0.001). Hand washing was considered as best preventive measure by 95% of the health care providers. Conclusion Post graduate doctors have better knowledge regarding corona virus disease transmission, risk factors, incubation period and preventive strategies as compared to undergraduate doctors.

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“…resulting encounters among susceptible and infected individuals led to spread of disease at community level [38,39]. Therefore, the influence of lockdowns on the rate of infection ( ) was estimated and customized with the available officially reported data (appendix).…”

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Application of disease model to ascertain risk-mitigation strategies during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, an example from resource-constrained urban settings in Pakistan

Hassan

Salman

Mustafa

2020

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Most COVID-19 affected resource-constrained settings have not ascertained their disease prevalence that pose a risk for global health. In wake of limited diagnostics and research capacity in such settings, this disease forecasting model provides an example to be adapted for evidence-based response efforts. Using officially reported data, this model forecasted COVID-19 prevalence in cosmopolitan cities. Several risk-mitigation strategies were analyzed for effectiveness in controlling disease incidence. Moreover, the reproduction rates to ascertain transmission, herd-immunity threshold, and performance of required laboratory tests were studied. The severe-critical cases were relatively low due to larger young population. Following any risk-mitigation strategy, at end of first wave, a susceptible population remained at risk of recurrent COVID-19 transmission. The herd-immunity threshold was in accordance with global estimates but would need careful monitoring based on adopted risk-mitigation strategy and variation in vaccines’ efficacy. A test-gap between performed vs required laboratory tests led to miss several cases from getting diagnosed. First of its kind, this study estimates sub-national COVID-19 prevalence in dense-urban living in low-middle income settings. Future response policies should consider such evidence to prevent recurrent COVID-19 waves of transmission. Unless sustained herd-immunity is achieved by effective immunization, risk of re-introduction to vulnerable population would remain.

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“…Advertisements on traditional media platforms are an effective way to convince the target audience, and Social Media is also playing their part. However, the growing number of Corona positive cases is a signi cant challenge for all social institutions as Pakistan is a developing country with limited healthcare and nancial resources (Waris et al 2020). Besides government, major social institutions like the media are further required to play their role more effectively as the global health emergency is briskly growing (Saqlain et al 2020) and overburdening the healthcare sector in Pakistan.…”

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The Relationship between Media Advertising and Attitudinal Changes during COVID-19

Khalid¹,

Ali

Qamar

2020

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Several studies affirmed the role of media advertisements for healthcare awareness. However, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is highly crucial to scrutinize the position of disease awareness advertisement campaigns. This study also aims to investigate the role and impacts of mass media advertisements to spread COVID-19 awareness in Sahiwal, Pakistan. The researchers selected a sample of n= 179 respondents and used a three-point Likert scale questionnaires for data gathering purposes. The researchers also proposed a self-structured model supported by Social Learning theory, as the primary conceptual framework. The results revealed that media advertisements are significantly (p ≤ .000) spreading disease awareness and positively (p ≤ .000), infusing the attitudinal changes among the audience. The results indicated the power of the media campaigns and their potential impacts on audience behavior. Therefore, the researchers recommended more investigations using the study model to maximize usage of media advertisements for COVID-19 awareness.

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COVID-19 outbreak: current scenario of Pakistan

Cited by 316 publications

References 9 publications

Corona pandemic: awareness of health care providers in Pakistan

Corona pandemic: awareness of health care providers in Pakistan

Application of disease model to ascertain risk-mitigation strategies during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, an example from resource-constrained urban settings in Pakistan

The Relationship between Media Advertising and Attitudinal Changes during COVID-19

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