Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb
Abstract Objective This study investigates the key factors contributing to the dengue outbreak in Oman. Methods Data on climate (e.g., temperature, humidity, wind pace), population traits (e.g., populace density), and vector dynamics (e.g., mosquito density) within the Seeb district of Oman from 202...
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| description | Abstract Objective This study investigates the key factors contributing to the dengue outbreak in Oman. Methods Data on climate (e.g., temperature, humidity, wind pace), population traits (e.g., populace density), and vector dynamics (e.g., mosquito density) within the Seeb district of Oman from 2022 to 2023 were gathered. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was performed to study which variables affect dengue outbreaks. Results The results indicate that climatic factors significantly affect the dengue vector (β = -0.361, p < 0.001) but do not directly impact the dengue outbreak. Population characteristics, however, have a more substantial impact on dengue transmission, with a total effect (β = 0.231, p = 0.002) being relatively higher than that of the vector itself (total effect: β = 0.116, p < 0.001). Conclusions Even with ongoing vector intervention efforts, the study underscores the need to include innovative public health interventions when considering environmental and demographic factors. More advantageous surveillance and focused interventions in excessive-threat regions are essential to mitigate the effect of dengue in Oman. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cac4c88321304b42872868f7de5f44cd2024-12-22T12:12:24ZengSpringerJournal of Epidemiology and Global Health2210-60142024-11-011441464147510.1007/s44197-024-00324-3Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in SeebAbdullah Al-Manji0Anak Agung Bagus Wirayuda1Adil Al Wahaibi2Mohammed Al-Azri3Moon Fai Chan4Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Sultan Qaboos UniversityDepartment of Family Medicine and Public Health, Sultan Qaboos UniversitySurveillance Department, Ministry of HealthDepartment of Family Medicine and Public Health, Sultan Qaboos UniversityDepartment of Family Medicine and Public Health, Sultan Qaboos UniversityAbstract Objective This study investigates the key factors contributing to the dengue outbreak in Oman. Methods Data on climate (e.g., temperature, humidity, wind pace), population traits (e.g., populace density), and vector dynamics (e.g., mosquito density) within the Seeb district of Oman from 2022 to 2023 were gathered. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was performed to study which variables affect dengue outbreaks. Results The results indicate that climatic factors significantly affect the dengue vector (β = -0.361, p < 0.001) but do not directly impact the dengue outbreak. Population characteristics, however, have a more substantial impact on dengue transmission, with a total effect (β = 0.231, p = 0.002) being relatively higher than that of the vector itself (total effect: β = 0.116, p < 0.001). Conclusions Even with ongoing vector intervention efforts, the study underscores the need to include innovative public health interventions when considering environmental and demographic factors. More advantageous surveillance and focused interventions in excessive-threat regions are essential to mitigate the effect of dengue in Oman.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00324-3Dengue feverOmanClimatic factorsPopulation densityAedes aegyptiVector control |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah Al-Manji Anak Agung Bagus Wirayuda Adil Al Wahaibi Mohammed Al-Azri Moon Fai Chan Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health Dengue fever Oman Climatic factors Population density Aedes aegypti Vector control |
| title | Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb |
| title_full | Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb |
| title_short | Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb |
| title_sort | investigating the determinants of dengue outbreak in oman a study in seeb |
| topic | Dengue fever Oman Climatic factors Population density Aedes aegypti Vector control |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00324-3 |
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