Control of COVID-19 in Rural Area: An Evidence-based Strategy

• Main Authors: Mohammad Khammarnia (Author), Seyed Mohammad Hashemi-Shahri (Author), Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam (Author), Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei (Author), Ali Naghizadeh (Author), Mohammadhadi Abbasi (Author), Seyed Mohammad Nasiruddin Tabatabaei (Author), Fatemeh Setoodehzadeh (Author), Mehdi Zangane Bayegi (Author), Majid Sartipi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background: COVID-19 has become a global problem. In this case study, the experiences gained from disease control in rural areas are reported. Methods: An observational study was done in 2020 in Sistan and Balochestan, the largest province with most rural areas in the southeast of Iran. Results: After identification of the first patient of Covid-19 in a rural area, three measures were taken including: 1. Diagnosis, screening and treatment of the disease (Incident command post was established and the village was completely quarantined, etc.; 2. Intersectoral coordination for epidemiological management (limiting traffic for people and any gathering); and 3. Identification of any Covid-19 positive cases. The results of these measures showed that after quarantining the village and performing the mentioned actions, the number of patients decreased, and the disease was controlled. Conclusion: Quarantine of the contaminated rural area and people's traffic routes is one of the most important measures in controlling Covid-19.

Item Description

2345-2218
2345-3893
10.30476/jhsss.2021.91933.1262