Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe
INTRODUCTION: Kadoma City experienced cholera outbreaks in 2008-9, and 2010, affecting 6,393 and 123 people, respectively. A study was conducted to compare epidemiology of the cholera outbreaks. METHODS: a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted, analyzing line list data for the 2 outbreaks....
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| author | Brian Abel Maponga Daniel Chirundu Notion Tafara Gombe Mufuta Tshimanga Donewell Bangure Lucia Takundwa |
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| description | INTRODUCTION: Kadoma City experienced cholera outbreaks in 2008-9, and 2010, affecting 6,393 and 123 people, respectively. A study was conducted to compare epidemiology of the cholera outbreaks. METHODS: a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted, analyzing line list data for the 2 outbreaks. Proportions, means were generated and compared using the Chi Square test at 5% level of significance. RESULTS: cholera cases were similar by gender and age, with the 20-30 years group being most affected. Rimuka township contributed 80% and 100% of city cases in 2008-9 and 2010, respectively, p value=0.000. In 2008-9, 91% of cholera cases presented within 2 days compared to 98% in 2010. Delay seeking treatment increased from 58% to 73% (p value=0.001), with gender, and place equally affected. The 2010 outbreak evolved faster, resulting in higher proportion being managed in CTU. CFR was 2% in 2008-9, and 3.3% in 2010 (p value =0.31). CONCLUSION: the 2008-9 and 2010 cholera outbreaks were similar by age and gender. Rimuka Township was most affected by the outbreaks. There was worsening of delay seeking treatment. The 2010 outbreak was more rapid, leading to early opening of CTC. CFR was consistently above 1%. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d949e3e1d8a74d8a8be1a16a586db1b32022-12-22T01:40:55ZengThe Pan African Medical JournalThe Pan African Medical Journal1937-86881937-86882015-03-012022110.11604/pamj.2015.20.221.51975197Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, ZimbabweBrian Abel Maponga0Daniel Chirundu1Notion Tafara Gombe2Mufuta Tshimanga3Donewell Bangure4Lucia Takundwa5 Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Department of Health, Kadoma City Council, Kadoma, Zimbabwe Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe INTRODUCTION: Kadoma City experienced cholera outbreaks in 2008-9, and 2010, affecting 6,393 and 123 people, respectively. A study was conducted to compare epidemiology of the cholera outbreaks. METHODS: a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted, analyzing line list data for the 2 outbreaks. Proportions, means were generated and compared using the Chi Square test at 5% level of significance. RESULTS: cholera cases were similar by gender and age, with the 20-30 years group being most affected. Rimuka township contributed 80% and 100% of city cases in 2008-9 and 2010, respectively, p value=0.000. In 2008-9, 91% of cholera cases presented within 2 days compared to 98% in 2010. Delay seeking treatment increased from 58% to 73% (p value=0.001), with gender, and place equally affected. The 2010 outbreak evolved faster, resulting in higher proportion being managed in CTU. CFR was 2% in 2008-9, and 3.3% in 2010 (p value =0.31). CONCLUSION: the 2008-9 and 2010 cholera outbreaks were similar by age and gender. Rimuka Township was most affected by the outbreaks. There was worsening of delay seeking treatment. The 2010 outbreak was more rapid, leading to early opening of CTC. CFR was consistently above 1%. https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/20/221/pdf/221.pdf cholera trendskadomazimbabwe |
| spellingShingle | Brian Abel Maponga Daniel Chirundu Notion Tafara Gombe Mufuta Tshimanga Donewell Bangure Lucia Takundwa Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe The Pan African Medical Journal cholera trends kadoma zimbabwe |
| title | Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe |
| title_full | Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe |
| title_short | Cholera: a comparison of the 2008-9 and 2010 Outbreaks in Kadoma City, Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | cholera a comparison of the 2008 9 and 2010 outbreaks in kadoma city zimbabwe |
| topic | cholera trends kadoma zimbabwe |
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