Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Dengue Incidence in Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Dengue has been a perennial public health problem in Medan city, North Sumatera, despite the widespread implementation of dengue control. Understanding the spatial and temporal pattern of dengue is critical for effective implementation of dengue control strategies. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiology and spatio-temporal patterns of dengue in Medan City, Indonesia. Data on dengue incidence were obtained from January 2016 to December 2019. Kulldorff's space-time scan statistic was used to identify dengue clusters. The Getis-Ord Gi* and Anselin Local Moran's I statistics were used for further characterisation of dengue hotspots and cold spots. Results: A total of 5556 cases were reported from 151 villages across 21 districts in Medan City. Annual incidence in villages varied fro

SUBMITTER: Pasaribu AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8006016 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature