Ethiopia Field Epidemiology Training Program (EFETP) Compiled Body of Works in Field Epidemiology
| dc.contributor.advisor | Deressa, Wakgari(PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Alemu, Dagnachew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-10T07:19:29Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-05T14:42:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-10T07:19:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-05T14:42:35Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Measles is a leading vaccine preventable contagious disease caused by a virus genus Morbilli. According to the official report, an outbreak of measles is occurring throughout the regions of Ethiopia. Didesa was one of the measles outbreak affected woreda in Oromia Region in 2014. We conducted this study to determine the magnitude of morbidity and mortality due to measles infection and risk factors associated with outbreak. Methods: We used descriptive cross-sectional followed by unmatched case-control study, 50 cases with 100 controls. We collected the data using measles line lists, observation of cold chain, key informant interviews and using structured questionnaires. Results: A total of 84 measles cases with no death were reported during the outbreak. The outbreak was confirmed for measles IgM antibody. The index case was in Mede-Misoma Kebele. Age specific attack rate was higher in age groups of 5-14 year (9.9/1000person). The overall attack rate was 5.8/1000person. Seventy percent of the cases were unvaccinated. Being vaccinated and having awareness on the mode of transmission for measles infection were protective factor for developing the disease and statically significant with OR 0.13 [95% CI = 0.05-0.37] and OR 0.33 [95%= 0.12-0.89] respectively. Case management, active case searching and health education was conducted during the outbreak. Recommendations: Improved routine and campaign measles immunization targeting less than 15 years, and health education on means of transmissions, treatment and prevention of measles infection should be enhanced. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/7510 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Abeba Universty | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ethiopia Field Epidemiology Training Program (EFETP) | en_US |
| dc.title | Ethiopia Field Epidemiology Training Program (EFETP) Compiled Body of Works in Field Epidemiology | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |