Performance of COVID-19 case-based surveillance system in FCT, Nigeria, March 2020 -January 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The emergence of novel SARS-CoV-2 has caused a pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) which has spread exponentially worldwide. A robust surveillance system is essential for correct estimation of the disease burden and containment of the pandemic. We evaluated the performance of COVID-19 case-based surveillance system in FCT, Nigeria and assessed its key attributes.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional study design, comprising a survey, key informant interview, record review and secondary data analysis. A self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was administered to key stakeholders to assess the attributes and process of operation of the surveillance system using CDC's Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance System 2001. Data

SUBMITTER: Umeozuru CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9009682 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature