Household transmission investigation: Design, reporting and critical appraisal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Household transmission investigations (HHTIs) contribute timely epidemiologic knowledge in response to emerging pathogens. HHTIs conducted in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21 reported variable methodological approaches, producing epidemiological estimates that vary in meaning, precision and accuracy. Because specific tools to assist with the optimal design and critical appraisal of HHTIs are not available, the aggregation and pooling of inferences from HHTIs to inform policy and interventions may be challenging.

Methods

In this manuscript, we discuss key aspects of the HHTI design, provide recommendations for the reporting of these studies and propose an appraisal tool that contributes to the optimal design and critical appraisal of HHTIs.

Result

SUBMITTER: Price DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10271595 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature