Springville outbreak assignment
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- I wonder how many people have been infected with this virus
- I have been feeling so feverish I wonder what is wrong with me? I hope they will not admit me.
- Mom I have stopped vomiting and I no longer have a running tummy, I don’t have to get an injection.
- Slide: 2
- What a hectic day it has been . I have seen so many patients with the same symptoms, I think we might have an outbreak.
- I believe so . We need to inform the hospital management..
- Slide: 3
- I have just come out of a meeting with management, we think we have an outbreak. Most of the patients are presenting with diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting.
- Let's not waste any more time. Assemble a research team immediately to begin investigating the outbreak.
- Slide: 4
- We will integrate the statistical trends from our surveys with the personal stories from interviews and focus groups, allowing us to see not only the scale of the problem but also its underlying causes.
- The numbers are escalating, we must use the mixed method approach to know the infected patients and also to understand the views and perceptions of the patients about the condition.
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- Slide: 5
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- First, we will conduct a cross-sectional survey with 200 households in the affected area. This will help us measure the incidence, severity, and possible risk factors related to the illnesses."
- With patient records, we can extract demographics to identify high-risk areas and deduce environmental factors contributing to the virus's spread.
- Slide: 6
- Next, we will gather in-depth insights through interviews with healthcare workers and focus groups with affected community members
- cross sectional study actually??
- A qualitative study was conducted and the main reasons for vaccines were Cultural, safety and efficacy, conspiracy theories and lack of government trust. Full transparency of the what the vaccine would contain, and the side effects should be made available to public to give reassurance and build trust. Knowing the common reasons for vaccine hesitancy would give us better understanding of the kind of information people want to know about the vaccine. Transparency is key
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- The qualitative data will be analyzed for themes, while the quantitative data will be analyzed for trends. Together, these insights will help us identify possible interventions, such as improved water sanitation and community education.The results were analyzed and summarized into statistical and graphical presentation
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- Mayor, we are monitoring the situation closely. Our epidemiology team is analyzing the data and pursuing several leads, working with local and national health agencies to investigate the outbreak's source.
- Public concern and panic is increasing, do we have any news or updates to offer regarding the outbreak?
- A vaccine is available and will be rolled out in two weeks. Our data shows the elderly with comorbidities are most at risk, so they'll be prioritized. We've also identified areas in Springville with high vaccine hesitancy.
- Slide: 9
- Research shows the virus affects the elderly and those with comorbidities. A tested and approved vaccine is available, especially recommended for those 50 years and older. Vaccine information is accessible online and at clinics. Everyone is urged to vaccinate to protect themselves and others. The outbreak is expected to end by the end of the year if everyone cooperates fully.
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