Redefining High-Risk and Mobile Population in Pakistan Polio Eradication Program; 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to analyze the patterns and underlying reasons associated with population movement across Sindh, Pakistan.

Methods

Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in response to the detection of WPV1 in various districts in Sindh province, where genetic linkages with poliovirus isolates in Karachi had been identified. The surveys targeted union councils (UCs) contributing sewage to the environmental sample collection sites where WPV1 was detected.

Results

In the Karachi division a total of 1392 participants were interviewed, and outside Karachi 1471 participants were included. A significantly higher proportion of female participants were interviewed in Karachi (n = 72, 55.0%) compared to other divisions of Sindh (n = 794, 45.0%) (p<

SUBMITTER: Sodhar IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature