Beyond the acute illness phase, chikungunya constitutes a public health problem given its chronic disease which may include long-term arthralgia, arthritis, fatigue, and depression. Currently, there is no consensus on how to define chronicity. A comprehensive cross-sectional survey was performed in Curaçao June July 2015 evaluate 304 adult laboratory-confirmed patients 3–16 months after diagnosis. We developed novel tool, Long-Term Chikungunya Sequelae (CLTCS) score, classify estimate burden...

Little is known about the persistence and impact of non-rheumatic symptoms after acute chikungunya disease. We have studied clinical presentation long-term rheumatic on health related quality life (QoL) 2.5 years disease onset. Additionally, validity Curaçao Long-Term Chikungunya Sequelae (CLTCS) score in classifying severity over time was evaluated.This prospective cohort study followed 248 patients. Symptoms SF-36 QoL were evaluated during baseline follow-up at using questionnaires. status...

Malaria remains a threat to travellers (sub)tropical regions. This study assessed adherence malaria prevention measures among moderate-risk areas, including the use of standby emergency treatment (SBET), healthcare-seeking behaviour during fever, and mosquito protection measures. We analysed data from adult areas participating in prospective (2018-2023) at Public Health Service Amsterdam, Netherlands. Participants maintained daily diary travel, recording questions about measures, symptoms,...

Background Dengue in Venezuela is a major public health problem with an increasing incidence of severe cases. Early diagnosis and timely treatment influences the outcome dengue illness, as delay care-seeking significantly associated complications leading to dengue. We aimed understand patterns seeking behaviour (HSB) individuals exposed high order improve early attendance centres. Methods Between September 2013 February 2014 cross-sectional household survey was performed Maracay, Venezuela....

Chikungunya is an emerging public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions, due to ongoing transmission its incapacitating acute disease phase, chronic sequelae. The responsible for a major impact on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), which may last several years. To our knowledge, this study the first qualitative examination HRQoL coping strategies chikungunya-infected individuals.Qualitative research methods consisted 20 in-depth interviews seven Focus Group Discussions...

As the arboviral diseases dengue, chikungunya and Zika emerge in Americas, so does need for sustainable vector control policies. To successfully achieve mosquito control, joint efforts of both communities governments are essential. This study investigates this important, but by-and-large neglected topic. In June July 2015, a cross-sectional mixed methods applying survey questionnaire (response rate 82.5%; n = 339), in-depth interviews (n 20) focus group discussions 7; 50 participants) was...

Dengue, a viral mosquito-borne disease currently affects more than 2.5 billion people living in endemic areas worldwide. In vector control, social mobilization and community behavioral changes are of crucial importance. Here, we identified the factors influencing dengue preventive practices high-transmission urban area Venezuela. Between September 2013 February 2014, cross-sectional study at household level was carried out Maracay city, A precoded questionnaire used to obtain information on...

Background Risk communication (RC) is an essential tool for the prevention and control of diseases as it impacts risk perception, increases awareness might change behaviour. It interactive exchange information about risks among experts people. Effective RC can minimize impact that such dengue, chikungunya Zika have on populations. This study aimed to understand regarding vector-borne in its social context from viewpoint audience strengthen strategies Curaçao. Methods In 2015, a...

Diphtheria is a severe respiratory or cutaneous infectious disease, caused by exotoxin producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae, C. ulcerans and pseudotuberculosis. once again prevalent due to breakdown of immunisation programmes, social disruption unrest.

Dengue and chikungunya co-infections are an emerging threat to public health in tropical sub-tropical areas. This study investigates acute long-term clinical presentation patterns of against a backdrop preceding dengue infection determines predicting factors for sequelae. A retrospective cohort was performed 2015, including 299 previously confirmed cases, which 162 subjects were assessed serology at disease onset. Those with previous (35.2% the examined population) had similar presentation,...

The impact of individual symptoms reported post-COVID-19 on subjective well-being (SWB) is unknown. We described associations between SWB and selected following SARS-CoV-2 infection. analysed well being from 2295 participants (of which 576 reporting previous infection) in an ongoing longitudinal cohort study taking place Israel. estimated changes associated with at three follow-up time points (3-6, 6-12 12-18 months post among infection, adjusted for key demographic variables, using linear...

Objectives: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities is under-researched. We investigated changes in health-related following SARS-CoV-2 infection between the Jewish majority and Arab/Druze minority Israel. Methods: Patients with a positive RT-PCR test processed from one Northern-Israeli government hospitals 03/2021 05/2022 were invited to participate. collected socio-demographic, COVID-19-related, quality life (HRQoL) information using validated questionnaire. compared pre-...

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Abstract We determined whether COVID-19 vaccination was associated with Quality of Life (QoL) changes among individuals previously infected SARS-CoV-2 in Israel. Using a validated questionnaire, we collected information about socio-demographics, infection, and QoL (using the EQ-5D-5L tool) 3–18 months post-infection adults tested for by polymerase chain reaction Northern Israel between March 2020-June 2022. compared post-COVID those vaccinated against at time infection not, using an adjusted...

Abstract We determined whether COVID-19 vaccination was associated with Quality of Life (QoL) changes among individuals previously infected SARS-CoV-2 in Israel. Using a validated questionnaire, we collected information about socio-demographics, infection, and QoL (using the EQ-5D-5L tool) 3–18 months post-infection adults tested for by polymerase chain reaction Northern Israel between March 2020–June 2022. compared post-COVID those vaccinated against at time infection not, using an adjusted...

Summary The impact of individual symptoms reported post-COVID-19 on subjective well-being (SWB) is unknown. We described associations between SWB and selected following SARS-CoV-2 infection. analysed well being from 2295 participants (of which 576 reporting previous infection) in an ongoing longitudinal cohort study taking place Israel. estimated changes associated with at three follow-up time points (3-6, 6-12, 12-18 months post among infection, adjusted for key demographic variables, using...