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When citing these abstracts please use the following reference: Author(s) of abstract. Title of abstract [abstract]. Int J Infect Dis 2010;14S1: Abstract number. Please note that the official publication of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010, Volume 14, Supplement 1 is available electronically on http://www.sciencedirect.com Final Abstract Number: 81.006 Session: Public Health Interventions, Modeling & Training Date: Friday, March 12, 2010 Time: 12:30-13:30 Room: Poster & Exhibition Area/Ground Level Type: Poster Presentation Medical needs assessment and infectious diseases concerns in rural Honduras - Implications for medical relief planning M. P. Stevens 1 , K. Elam 1 , L. F. Stevens 1 , S. Shodhan 1 , D. Markley 1 , R. Hemrajani 1 , K. Sanogo 1 , G. Bearman 2 1 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va, USA, 2 Richmond, VA, USA Background: Socio-environmental conditions vary across rural Honduras. As medical relief missions target rural communities, planning should focus on highly prevalent concerns. We assessed the needs and disease perceptions of people in the Department of Yoro area of rural Honduras Methods: A needs assessment survey was administered in June 2008 in the Department of Yoro area of Honduras. The survey consisted of 29 multiple-choice questions that collected data on demographic information, environmental health pressures such as home environment, access to clean water and sanitation. The survey also assessed access to healthcare and the top 3 perceived critical issues affecting health. Surveys were randomly administered at multiple clinic sites. Surveys were voluntary, anonymous and in Spanish. A descriptive analysis of the responses was performed. The association between concern for infectious diseases and socioenvironmental factors was explored. The Chi-square test was employed for statistical significance. Results: 70 surveys were collected. The mean age was 38. Twenty-one men and 49 women completed the survey. Only 8% of the respondents had completed 12 years of education. Thirtyeight (54%) were employed. The average number of adults living in a given home was 4.4. Fortyeight (69%) of respondents obtained their water from plumbing, with 14 (20%) reporting no purification treatment of water. Forty-seven percent of respondents used outhouses or latrines. Thirty-nine (56%) reported the presence of farm animals within their home. Sixteen percent of homes were constructed with adobe and 39% of all homes had dirt floors. The most common healthcare concerns were water sanitation (19, 32%), nutrition (19, 32%), infectious diseases (18, 31%) and access to doctors and medications (18, 31%). There was no statistically significant association between concern for infectious diseases and crowded household (>4 people/house) (p=0.90), dirt flooring (p=0.48) or the presence of farm animals in the home (p-0.48). Conclusion: Despite differences in socio-environmental factors in rural Honduras, the principal health concerns were water sanitation, nutrition, infectious diseases and access to doctors and medications. There were no associations between infectious diseases concerns and socioenvironmental factors. Medical relief missions to rural Honduras should anticipate widespread infectious diseases related concerns and should prepare accordingly.
When citing these abstracts please use the following reference: Author(s) of abstract. Title of abstract [abstract]. Int J Infect Dis 2010;14S1: Abstract number. Please note that the official publication of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010, Volume 14, Supplement 1 is available electronically on http://www.sciencedirect.com Final Abstract Number: 81.007 Session: Public Health Interventions, Modeling & Training Date: Friday, March 12, 2010 Time: 12:30-13:30 Room: Poster & Exhibition Area/Ground Level Type: Poster Presentation Redevelopment and evaluation of EpiData: A practical software tool for use in the public health field A. Arthur 1 , J. Garay 2 , B. Guarda 3 , L. Sieswerda 4 , A. Stevens 5 1 Toronto Public Health , Toronto, ON, Canada, 2 York Region Community and Health Services Department, Newmarket, ON, Canada, 3 Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 4 Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, 5 Brant County Health Unit, Brantford, ON, Canada Background: EpiData Entry and EpiData Analysis are key tools for case and outbreak data management, both in Canada and internationally. Based on field input and pilot testing, the full scope of EpiData capability has yet to be realized. This project focuses on the development and evaluation of standardized tools used for epidemiological training and field management of outbreaks on an national and international scale. Methods: With funding received by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the EpiData Association in Denmark and the Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario (APHEO) have been collaborating since 2007 on the redevelopment and evaluation of EpiData software applications. EpiData is a free software suite designed to assist epidemiologists, public health investigators and other public health professionals in entering, managing, and analyzing data in the field. The software was created in 1999 and is maintained by the EpiData Association in Denmark. It is also used as a training tool internationally, including the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) Canadian Field Epidemiology Program. Through in-person meetings, targeted surveys, and solicited feedback from key public health partners, gaps in knowledge and awareness regarding the functionality and use of EpiData have been assessed, and used to define the knowledge products for development. Results: To date, software development has focused on functionality applicable to a range of public health tasks, including the investigation and management of infectious disease outbreaks. Knowledge translation of these advances has been conducted through development of field guides and hands-on workshops. The next phase of the project will focus on developing tools for the use of EpiData in areas outside of communicable disease investigations, including surveys, program evaluation, and management of chronic disease data. Conclusion: This poster provides an overview of the Evaluation and Redevelopment EpiData project, and outlines the initiatives currently underway.
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