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Self-awareness of Health Conditions and Service Utilization among People with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Thailand, 2019 2019年泰国糖尿病、高血压和慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者健康状况自我认知及服务利用情况

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.265405

Chutima Siripanumas, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat, Natthaprang Nittayasoot, Weerasak Putthasri

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Factors Associated with Anthrax Vaccination Coverage in Two Anthrax-prone Districts, Bangladesh, 2019 2019年孟加拉国两个炭疽易发地区炭疽疫苗接种覆盖率相关因素

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.265576

Subrota Malakar, Alden Henderson, Mallick Billah, Md Shohidul Khokon, Md Abu Sufian

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Real-world Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2) against SARS-CoV-2 Infection during the Omicron Variant Predominant Period among Thai Adolescents 在泰国青少年组克隆变异优势期，COVID-19疫苗(BNT162b2)对SARS-CoV-2感染的实际有效性

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.262998

Watsamon Jantarabenjakul, Natthaprang Nittayasoot, Thanyawee Puthanakit, Panithee Thammawijaya

{"title":"Real-world Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2) against SARS-CoV-2 Infection during the Omicron Variant Predominant Period among Thai Adolescents","authors":"Watsamon Jantarabenjakul, Natthaprang Nittayasoot, Thanyawee Puthanakit, Panithee Thammawijaya","doi":"10.59096/osir.v16i3.262998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v16i3.262998","url":null,"abstract":"This study assessed the real-world vaccine effectiveness (RVE) of a 2-dose schedule of BNT162b2 against the Omicron variant among Thai adolescents aged 12 to 18 in the Eastern Region. A test-negative matched 1:1 case-control design was conducted using nationwide records of RT-PCR tests and vaccination history. Cases were matched with controls by the specimen collection date and residential province. Conditional logistic regression was used to determine the RVE. From January to June 2022, when Omicron prevailed, 7,770 adolescents (3,758 detected and 4,012 undetected) were reported to the system. At the time of the RT-PCR test, 684 (14%), 295 (6%), 3,834 (78%), 104 (2%), and three adolescents had received no, one, two, three, and four doses of any COVID-19 vaccines, respectively. A total of 3,304 eligible adolescents with 2-dose of BNT162b2 with a median (interquartile range (IQR)) age of 16 (14–17) years were analyzed. The median (IQR) interval from the last vaccination to RT-PCR test was 91 (55–125) days. The age-adjusted RVE of BNT162b2 against infection was 22% (95% confidence interval (CI) 5–35%). The highest RVE was 71% (95% CI -9–92%), which occurred 15–29 days after vaccination. We therefore recommend that a booster dose be considered.","PeriodicalId":481565,"journal":{"name":"Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135427047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Association between Needlestick and Sharps Injury with Long Working Hours among Nurses in Thailand 泰国护士针刺和利器伤害与长时间工作的关系

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.264393

Paninee Panyakarn, Pantila Taweewigyakarn, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat, Krisada Sawaengdee

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Results and Policy Implications of a COVID-19 Vaccine Post-introduction Evaluation in Thailand, May 2022 2022年5月泰国COVID-19疫苗引入后评估结果和政策影响

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.264236

Chawetsan Namwat, Prabda Praphasiri, Chakrarat Pittayawonganon, Kriengkrai Prasert, Sutthichai Nakphook, Thanawadee Thantithaveewat, Aree Moungsookjareoun, Monica Fleming, Margaret Hercules, Ann Moen, Anthony Mounts, Patranuch Sapchookul, Darunee Ditsungnoen, James Heffelfinger, William Davis, Sopon Iamsirithaworn

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Evaluation of a Hospital-based Hypertension Screening Program in Seven Hospitals in Thailand 泰国七家医院高血压筛查项目的评价

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.263774

Rawinan Soma, Hirunwat Praekunatham, Phanthanee Thitichai

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An Evaluation of National Capacity regarding Chemical Event Management under the International Health Regulations: a Case of Thailand, 2022 根据《国际卫生条例》对化学品事件管理国家能力的评估:以泰国为例，2022年

Outbreak Surveillance Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal Pub Date : 2023-09-28 DOI: 10.59096/osir.v16i3.262562

Hirunwut Praekunatham, Kowit Boonmephong

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