Challenges associated with the implementation of institutional quarantine and isolation strategies during major multicountry viral outbreaks in Africa (2000-2023): a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quarantine and isolation (Q&I) are interrelated but not mutually exclusive public health practices for disease control, which may face public resistance in the context of health emergencies due to associated challenges. Hence, it is often tough for most countries to implement Q&I even in the context of health emergencies. Therefore, this scoping review examines the challenges associated with the implementation of institutional Q&I strategies during major multicountry viral outbreaks (Ebola, Lassa and COVID-19) in Africa between 2000 and 2023.

Methods

This scoping review was designed based on Arksey and O'Malley's guidelines. A systematic literature search, using nine online research databases, was conducted with the aid of relevant search terms, Boolean operators

SUBMITTER: Amzat J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489991 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature