Studies of prevalence: how a basic epidemiology concept has gained recognition in the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061497
Abstract: Background Prevalence measures the occurrence of any health condition, exposure or other factors related to health. The experience of COVID-19, a new disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, has highlighted the importance of prevalence studies, for which… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence studies; condition; prevalence; risk ... See more keywords
Methods used in prevalence studies of disrespect and abuse during facility based childbirth: lessons learned
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DOI: 10.1186/s12978-017-0389-z
Abstract: BackgroundSeveral recent studies have attempted to measure the prevalence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) of women during childbirth in health facilities. Variations in reported prevalence may be associated with differences in study instruments and data… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; lessons learned; review; disrespect abuse ... See more keywords
Prevalence Studies on CKDu Need Stringent Reporting on Outcomes to Enhance Comparability
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186877
Abstract: Prevalence studies on Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) need stringent reporting on outcomes following existing guidelines. Only by doing so, the much-needed comparisons between occupations, regions and climates for the elucidation of the… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; stringent reporting; ckdu need; reporting outcomes ... See more keywords
Point Prevalence Studies Are Necessary as First Steps in Studying the Epidemiology of Viruses and Other Pathogens Transmitted by Arthropods
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DOI: 10.3390/v14061244
Abstract: Studies of the epidemiology of arthropod-borne viruses are based on understanding whether a given virus is found in a particular location or locations, how prevalent the virus is in that area, which vertebrate hosts serve… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence studies; point prevalence; virus; epidemiology ... See more keywords
The commitment of the GISIO-SItI to contrast Healthcare-Associated Infections and the experience of prevalence studies in Sicily.
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DOI: 10.7416/ai.2018.2233
Abstract: Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) is essential to improve the quality of health services. The aim of this paper is to report the commitment of the Italian Study Group of Hospital Hygiene (GISIO) of the… read more here.
Keywords: contrast; gisio; prevalence studies; associated infections ... See more keywords