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Prevalence of Obesity and Hypertension and Related Factors among Bank Employees in Zahedan, 2017 2017年扎黑丹市银行员工肥胖、高血压患病率及相关因素调查

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-12-25 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2019.29

F. Montazerifar, M. Karajibani, M. Abbasi, A. Bolouri

{"title":"Prevalence of Obesity and Hypertension and Related Factors among Bank Employees in Zahedan, 2017","authors":"F. Montazerifar, M. Karajibani, M. Abbasi, A. Bolouri","doi":"10.15171/ijer.2019.29","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijer.2019.29","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Obesity and hypertension are the major threats to health in a sedentary lifestyleand stressful jobs. The bank employees have sedentary jobs with high mental stress. The aim of thisstudy was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and obesity and related factors among bankemployees in Zahedan, located in Sistan and Baluchistan province, Iran.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 350 employees aged 23 to 57 years were randomly selectedout of 15 bank branches from December 2016 to February 2017. An information form includingdemographic data (i.e., age, education levels, experience years in the banking profession, andphysical activity) was completed for each participant. Body mass index (BMI) was assessed for thedetermination of general obesity. In addition, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio(WHtR) were measured for the evaluation of abdominal obesity. Two recordings of blood pressure(BP) were obtained in a sitting position. Finally, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was used toexamine the independent predictors of hypertension.Results: The prevalence of pre-hypertension and hypertension were 33.1% and 61.1%, respectively.Further, the rates of overweight and obesity were 49.1% and 10.3%, respectively. Furthermore, elevatedWC and high WHtR were 20.9% and 59.4%, respectively. Based on the results, the prevalence ofobesity and hypertension increased significantly by aging.Conclusion: In general, the results of the study showed that the prevalence of overweight andhypertension among bank employees was high compared to the general population. Thus, periodicscreening is recommended for an early determination of hypertension.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":"6 1","pages":"164-170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45681082","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}

引用次数: 4

Epidemiological Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica Infections Among the Patients Attending Nyanza District Hospital, Rwanda in 2018 2018年卢旺达尼扬扎区医院患者溶组织内阿米巴感染流行病学调查

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-12-25 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2019.26

C. Callixte, Adamu Ayubu, Pudji Lestari, N. Daniel, Theresia Indah Budhy

{"title":"Epidemiological Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica Infections Among the Patients Attending Nyanza District Hospital, Rwanda in 2018","authors":"C. Callixte, Adamu Ayubu, Pudji Lestari, N. Daniel, Theresia Indah Budhy","doi":"10.15171/ijer.2019.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijer.2019.26","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Entamoeba histolytica is an intestinal parasite and a causative agent ofamoebiasis which is a common life-threatening parasitic disease. This study was intended to determinethe prevalence of E. histolytica and to provide the primary data about its infections among the patientsattending Nyanza District Hospital in Rwanda.Methods: Bottles were used to collect 138 stool specimens from patients. All the samples were physicallyanalyzed based on their colors, states, and the presence of blood or mucus. The wet preparationmethod and zinc sulphate floatation technique were used to concentrate the parasites. Microscopicanalysis was done to examine the presence of cysts and trophozoites. Data were statistically analyzedby SPSS using chi-square test and independent t test.Results: The prevalence of E. histolytica was 15.94%. The sex distribution of infections revealed thatmales (21.54%) were more infected than females (10.95%). The highest prevalence of E. histolyticawas found in the age group of 1-19 years old (27.11%) and the lowest prevalence was observed in theage group of 20-39 years old (6.89%). A prevalence of 33.33% was reported among the people whodirectly drink tap water and 40% of infections among the patients who did not wash their hands beforeeating and after using latrines.Conclusion: Overall, E. histolytica is still considered as a health burden in Nyanza District Hospital.Therefore, it is vital to control direct exposure to its risk factors for mitigating the occurrence ofamoebiasis.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":"6 1","pages":"149-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42180416","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}

引用次数: 2

The Study of Soil Contamination by Toxocara spp. Eggs in Different Areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Southwest Iran 伊朗西南部查哈尔马哈尔省和巴赫蒂亚里省不同地区弓形虫卵污染土壤的研究

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-12-25 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2019.31

Giti Shirvani, R. Abdizadeh, Koroush Manouchehri Naeini, S. Mortezaei, Mina Khaksar

{"title":"The Study of Soil Contamination by Toxocara spp. Eggs in Different Areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Southwest Iran","authors":"Giti Shirvani, R. Abdizadeh, Koroush Manouchehri Naeini, S. Mortezaei, Mina Khaksar","doi":"10.15171/ijer.2019.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijer.2019.31","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Toxocariasis caused by the larvae of Toxocara spp. is a zoonotic infectionwith global distribution that is considered an important health problem in the humans. The soil isregarded as the main source of the transmission of Toxocara infection to susceptible hosts. This studyinvestigated the existence of Toxocara spp. ova in rural and urban public areas of Chaharmahal andBakhtiari province.Methods: A total of 180 soil samples were randomly collected from 74 public places from urban andrural areas of nine counties of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province during May to September, 2017.The samples were examined for Toxocara spp. eggs by the modified sucrose flotation method.Results: The contamination rate of the soil samples with Toxocara spp. ova varied within 0%-18.1% indifferent counties. Overall, 9 (5%) out of 180 examined soil samples were found positive for Toxocaraspp. ova. Of nine investigated districts, Toxocara spp. ova were observed in four counties and thehighest rate of soil contamination was found in Farsan county with 18.1%. Finally, the prevalence ofToxocara spp. eggs was more in the rural areas (6.7%) compared to the urban ones (3.3%).Conclusion: This study was the first investigation regarding the contamination of Toxocara spp. eggs inthe soil of public places in rural and urban areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Accordingto the results, the rate of soil contamination in this region was lower compared with the other parts ofIran. Therefore, a further study is required to determine factors that may be involved in the distributionof Toxocara spp. in different areas of this province.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":"6 1","pages":"177-181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47585974","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}

引用次数: 2

Epidemiological Study of the Brucellosis in Iran, Isfahan, 2010–2015 伊朗布鲁氏菌病流行病学研究，伊斯法罕，2010-2015年

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-11-11 DOI: 10.34172/ijer.2021.18

Alireza Salahshouri, Javad Ramezanpour, Hamid Gheibipour

{"title":"Epidemiological Study of the Brucellosis in Iran, Isfahan, 2010–2015","authors":"Alireza Salahshouri, Javad Ramezanpour, Hamid Gheibipour","doi":"10.34172/ijer.2021.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/ijer.2021.18","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Brucellosis is one of the most common infectious diseases in both humans and animals. It has been controlled in developed countries; however, it is still regarded as a public health problem in developing countries including Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of human brucellosis in Isfahan province. Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive study investigating the epidemiology of human brucellosis in Isfahan province from 2010 to 2015. Sampling was done using Isfahan’s disease registry database. Chi-square and t test were used for analyzing the data, and all data analyses were performed using SPSS software version 21.0. Results: A total of 3,245 patients were included in this study, and their mean (SD) age was 35.29 (18.00) years. The age group of 15-25 years with a frequency of 23.80% had the highest frequency of the disease. The annual incidence of the disease from 2010 to 2014 shows an increasing trend, reaching from 6.25 to 15 per 100000 people. It was reduced in 2015 and reached 12.25 per 100000. In addition, the highest incidence was observed in July. Conclusion: This study implies that the trend of human brucellosis has been increasing over the years, so it is recommended that people be educated on how to prevent it in humans and animals. The results of this study can help health administrators in the province to more effectively control the disease at the provincial level by identifying high-risk cities and focusing on health care in these areas.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48576230","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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Prevalence of Color Blindness among Students of Secondary Schools in Shahrekord Shahrekord中学学生色盲患病率调查

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-30 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2019.27

Ezzatollah Memarzadeh, F. Ganji

{"title":"Prevalence of Color Blindness among Students of Secondary Schools in Shahrekord","authors":"Ezzatollah Memarzadeh, F. Ganji","doi":"10.15171/ijer.2019.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijer.2019.27","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Color blindness is a disease that remains undiagnosed in some cases. Thediagnosis of the disease during schooling is necessary to take the required measures for the future lifeof adolescents. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of color blindnessamong the students of secondary schools in Shahrekord.Methods: In this descriptive study, 4074 students of secondary schools across Shahrekord wereincluded by the cluster sampling method. Ishihara color blindness test plate was used to diagnosecolor blindness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and percentage) by SPSS 18.Results: In general, 362 (88.8%) patients had color blindness. Out of 2052 male students and 2022female ones, 343 (16.71%) and 19 (0.93%) cases were diagnosed with color blindness, respectively. Inboth genders, most students had deuteranopia or deuteranomalia, while other types of color blindness,including tritanomaly, were not detected in the students.Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the number of color blind people in the studied regionwas higher compared to the results of studies in the other regions of Iran. Moreover, the prevalence ofcolor blindness was more in males compared to females. In addition, the prevalence of other kinds ofcolor blindness mainly belonged to deuteranopia or deuteranomalia.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45392246","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}

引用次数: 0

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Cattle and Sheep in Isfahan, Iran 伊朗伊斯法罕地区牛羊刚地弓形虫血清阳性率调查

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-25 DOI: 10.15171/IJER.2019.23

M. Deyhimi, Hossein Yousefidarani, S. Soleimanifard

{"title":"Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Cattle and Sheep in Isfahan, Iran","authors":"M. Deyhimi, Hossein Yousefidarani, S. Soleimanifard","doi":"10.15171/IJER.2019.23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/IJER.2019.23","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite which has the potential to infect all warm-blooded animals. Sheep and cattle play a main role in the economy and their infection to T. gondii, besides economic losses, can cause the infection of humans through the consumption of raw meat and other products. In this study, we aimed to survey the prevalence of T. gondii in the livestock in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: A total of 384 samples including 144 sheep and 130 bovine serum samples from Isfahan and 50 sheep and 60 bovine serum samples from Kashan slaughterhouses were tested for the presence of T. gondii antibody using the indirect immunofluorescence method. Results: In general, the antibody was found in 27.31% of sheep and 22.63% of cattle at a dilution of ≥1:200. In detail, 26.15% of bovine and 26.17% of sheep serums from Isfahan and 15% of bovine and 22% of sheep serums from Kashan were seropositive. Conclusion: The study revealed that sheep and cattle can be a significant intermediate host for the spread of the disease in this region (Isfahan province) and the health and livestock authorities in the province should be given priority in improving animal welfare and nutrition.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48333965","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}

引用次数: 2

A Review of Epidemic Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Networks 人工神经网络流行病预测研究进展

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-25 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2019.24

Philemon Manliura Datilo, Zuhaimy Ismail, Jayeola Dare

{"title":"A Review of Epidemic Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Networks","authors":"Philemon Manliura Datilo, Zuhaimy Ismail, Jayeola Dare","doi":"10.15171/ijer.2019.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijer.2019.24","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Since accurate forecasts help inform decisions for preventive health-care intervention and epidemic control, this goal can only be achieved by making use of appropriate techniques and methodologies. As much as forecast precision is important, methods and model selection procedures are critical to forecast precision. This study aimed at providing an overview of the selection of the right artificial neural network (ANN) methodology for the epidemic forecasts. It is necessary for forecasters to apply the right tools for the epidemic forecasts with high precision. Methods: It involved sampling and survey of epidemic forecasts based on ANN. A comparison of performance using ANN forecast and other methods was reviewed. Hybrids of a neural network with other classical methods or meta-heuristics that improved performance of epidemic forecasts were analysed. Results: Implementing hybrid ANN using data transformation techniques based on improved algorithms, combining forecast models, and using technological platforms enhance the learning and generalization of ANN in forecasting epidemics. Conclusion: The selection of forecasting tool is critical to the precision of epidemic forecast; hence, a working guide for the choice of appropriate tools will help reduce inconsistency and imprecision in forecasting epidemic size in populations. ANN hybrids that combined other algorithms and models, data transformation and technology should be used for an epidemic forecast.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43226284","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}

引用次数: 45

The Association of Body Image With Anthropometric Measures and Eating Disorders Among Students From University Sports Teams 大学运动队学生身体形象、人体测量与饮食失调的关系

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-25 DOI: 10.15171/IJER.2019.21

N. Miri, M. Noroozi, R. Zavoshy, N. Ezzeddin

{"title":"The Association of Body Image With Anthropometric Measures and Eating Disorders Among Students From University Sports Teams","authors":"N. Miri, M. Noroozi, R. Zavoshy, N. Ezzeddin","doi":"10.15171/IJER.2019.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/IJER.2019.21","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Body image is defined as a complex concept involving a person’s thoughts, feelings, and attitudes about his/her body. The body image dissatisfaction may expose the individuals, specifically athletes, to eating disorders (EDs). The aim of this study is to assess the association of body image score with EDs and anthropometric measures in students from university sports teams. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 225 students from sports teams of Qazvin University in 2014. The samples were selected by the census method. The Multidimensional BodySelf Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), eating attitudes test (EAT-26) questionnaire, and demographic information questionnaire were used for collecting data. Anthropometric characteristics were also measured. The data were analyzed in SPSS software version 22.0. Results: The result of the study showed that the association of body image score with age (P=0.012, OR=0.80, CI=0.179, 1.437) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (P=0.013, OR=-52.14, CI=-93.20, -11.08) was positively significant. Although the mean body image score was lower in students with EDs, it was not statistically significant. In addition, there was not a significant association between body image score and other variables such as marital status, gender, educational level, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and hip circumference (HC) (P>0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the body image had a positive significant association with age, and a negative significant one with WHtR. This may indicate that abdominal obesity plays an important role in body image satisfaction among students from the university sports teams.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43728837","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}

引用次数: 1

The Relationship Between Tendency to Computer Games and the Mental Health of Junior High School Students of Shahr-e Kord, Iran 伊朗shahre Kord初中生电脑游戏倾向与心理健康的关系

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-25 DOI: 10.15171/IJER.2019.19

Z. Karimi, E. Tavassoli, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi

{"title":"The Relationship Between Tendency to Computer Games and the Mental Health of Junior High School Students of Shahr-e Kord, Iran","authors":"Z. Karimi, E. Tavassoli, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi","doi":"10.15171/IJER.2019.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/IJER.2019.19","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Given that computer games have positive and negative functions and may affect the mental health of individuals, the present research aimed to study the relationship between the tendency to playing computer games and the mental health of junior high school students in Shahr-e Kord. Methods: The current cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 245 boy and girl junior high school students of Shahr-e Kord in 2016. The participants were selected using a random cluster sampling method. The required data were collected using questionnaires of demographic variables, the standard 28-item General Health Questionnaire, and an author-made questionnaire on the tendency to computer games. Finally, the data were statistically analyzed using descriptive and analytic tests in SPSS-18. Participation in the study was voluntary. Results: The results showed that 31.8% of the students aged 14 years old. In addition, the tendency to computer games was higher in girls (0.027) and their level of mental health was lower compared to boys (P=0.032). There was a significant relationship between the tendency to computer games and the age of the students (P=0.023). Eventually, age (P=0.025) and gender (P=0.09) represented a significant relationship with the mental health of the students. Conclusion: Based on the low level of mental health in girls, it is necessary to pay special attention to the symptoms of depression and anxiety and social functions in adolescents, control the time spent on playing the computer games, plan carefully for their leisure time, direct adolescents toward reading books, and promote their health using educational patterns.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42411920","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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A Case-Control Study of Timely Control and Investigation of an Entamoeba Histolytica Outbreak by Primary Health Care in Idahluy-e Bozorg Village, Iran 伊朗Idahluy-e Bozorg村初级卫生保健及时控制和调查溶组织内阿米巴疫情的病例对照研究

International journal of epidemiologic research Pub Date : 2019-09-25 DOI: 10.15171/IJER.2019.22

H. Azizi, Elham Davtalab-Esmaeili, M. Mirzapour, Golamali Karimi, M. Rostampour, Yagoob Mirzaei

{"title":"A Case-Control Study of Timely Control and Investigation of an Entamoeba Histolytica Outbreak by Primary Health Care in Idahluy-e Bozorg Village, Iran","authors":"H. Azizi, Elham Davtalab-Esmaeili, M. Mirzapour, Golamali Karimi, M. Rostampour, Yagoob Mirzaei","doi":"10.15171/IJER.2019.22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/IJER.2019.22","url":null,"abstract":"Background and aims: Experience transfer and the knowledge utilization of rapid and timely outbreak control can be the key path-finding to health systems (HSs). The aim of this study was to investigate an Entamoeba histolytica diarrhea outbreak through timely control. Methods: A case-control study and an environmental survey were conducted to identify the source of infection and the outbreak etiological agent. Sixty-two confirmed cases in Idahluye Bozorg village, Iran, and 62 group-matched controls (in terms of age and sex) were selected from the healthy neighbors of the same village during the same period. Then, multiple logistic regression was applied to calculate the adjusted odds ratio for diarrhea risk. Results: Totally, 250 cases were identified by a continuous common source epidemic from January 19th to 31st, 2018. Out of the total 36 stool samples, E. histolytica was detected as the common organism. In addition, the final analysis indicated that network drinking water (NDW) increased the odds of diarrhea (16.56, 95% CI=4.14-64.87), whereas well water and boiling water had protective effects and decreased the odds of diarrhea by 81% and 66%, respectively. Conclusion: Overall, the source of infection was detected due to the contamination of underground NDW by pipe sewage erosion. Therefore, additional monitoring of water systems is necessary, especially during the summer and regarding full readiness for outbreak control.","PeriodicalId":73448,"journal":{"name":"International journal of epidemiologic research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49627076","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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