Research into the diseases of epidemiological nature is essential to support the formation of public health policies. Therefore, Epidemiology International provides an open forum for those engaged in teaching epidemiology and other related professions and policy-making. Also, the forum encourages inspiring discussions among researches regarding challenges that epidemiology poses for humanity. As the Journal is open access, the articles are free to read.
Covid 19 Research in Epidemiology International
In the wake of the current threatening pandemic called Covid-19, Epidemiology International published two Special Issues on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in March and June 2020. The aim was to create awareness and bring forward research results of eminent scientists.
Epidemiology International: Special Issue 1
The first issue published the following articles:
The Lessons Learned from Current ongoing Pandemic Public Health Crisis of COVID 19 and its Management in India from Various Different Angles, Perspectives, and Way Forward highlights important epidemiography/religious/social practices that very often people never question.
Are we Ready for Controlling Community Transmission of COVID 19 in India? predicted that no empty beds in hospitals and other challenges (which is horribly coming true).
A Perspective on India’s Fight against COVID–19 predicts that 80% of persons infected with Covid-19 would not need hospitalization at all and will recover on their own; approximately, 240 Lakh persons would be infected and need hospitalization by end of June 2020.
Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Indian Perspective highlights the strategies needed to check Stage 3–community transmission.
Analyzing the Propagation of the Coronavirus Epidemic: The Case of Wuhan in Hubei Province, China finds out that the logistic model used to describe the spread of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China is an adequate model and highlighted the need for a more integrated approach.
COVID-19 and Mental Health highlight how media created a unique threat rather than one of many out of the current situation and multiplied panic, stress, and the potential for hysteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is an attempt to address some of the challenges related to COVID-19 as a list of questions and answers.
Impact of Social Distancing on Curtailing COVID 2019 Epidemic in India: A Systematic Review by SWOT Analysis Approach is a systemic review that highlights how ignoring social distancing during religious ceremonies and travel render it ineffective and how it may lead us towards stage 3 of community transmission of COVID 2019 infection in India.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Need of Strong Public Health raises the question of strengthening the Indian public health system as it would check the occurrence of life-threatening diseases on a larger scale.
Key to Normalcy–Recognising the Extent of COVID-19 Pandemic highlights that following social distancing is the ky to hinder the propagation of the virus.
Epidemiology International: Special Issue 2
To publish research related to the pandemic, the Editorial Board brought forward the second special issue of the Journal. The issue has the following articles:
Perceptions and Practices of the Adult Population in Response to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in India aims to understand the mindset of common people. Therefore, it delves into the understanding and behavior of the common people in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic in India.
Best Public Health practices to Control & Prevent COVID–19 in Haryana shows the strategy implemented in Haryana were significant enough to be employed by other States/ UTs to prevent community transmission.
Application of Mathematical Modeling in Public Health Decision Making Pertaining to Control of COVID-19 Pandemic in India employs BAILEY’S MODEL and interprets the results. It predicts that the Covid-19 pandemic would reach a 100% threshold in September.
COVID 19 Pandemic and “Feeling Depressed”: An Online Survey looks into the impact of the current pandemic on mental health using Patient Health Questionnaire. The research raises an alarm that the depression resulting from the long pandemic is prevalent. Aso, it suggests the implementation of mental health programs at the community level.
An Exploratory Review of Magnitude of COVID19 Cases in Non-Leprosy affected Countries to Leprosy Endemic Countries finds the prevalence of Covid-19 in non-leprosy countries and gives rise to a debate on the topic.
Two Months of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: Distribution and Responses of the Nigerian Media provides an insight into the distribution of Covid-19 pandemic and media responses in Nigeria within the first two months of its outbreak in Nigeria. Therefore, the article is a candid and timely exploration of the pandemic in Nigeria.
Guidelines for Migrant Workers Reaching their Homes for Prevention and Control of Covid-19 describes detailed practical preventive measures one should observe for the protection of oneself and others.