Unraveling the dynamics of dengue in Metahara town, East Shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2013, dengue cases have shown a marked increase in Ethiopia. The current suspected outbreak occurring in Metahara town, Oromia Regional State, began in July 2023. This study aimed to confirm and characterize the outbreak, identify risk factors, and implement control measures.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study and an unmatched case-control design, using a one-to-two ratio of cases to controls. We collected data on the dengue outbreak using line lists, laboratory test results, environmental observations, home visits, and entomological examinations. We selected a total of 50 cases using simple random sampling from the line list and purposively chose 100 controls from the same block. We applied community-based face-to-face interviews with 150 participants

SUBMITTER: Gobena BN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11957386 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature