نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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عنوان مقاله English
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Abstract:Background and Objective:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects on public health and social behaviors. This study aims to investigate the impact of the pandemic on animal bite trends in specific age and gender groups, particularly focusing on women, the elderly, children, and the differences between urban and rural areas.
Methods:
Data on bite incidents were collected from the Canter Control Health Rabies between April 2016 and March 2023 in Razavi Khorasan province. A quantitative technique known as univariate time series analyses was used to analyze animal bite victims by their monthly occurrence, and excess cases were calculated.
Results:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 40,324 bite cases were registered, with an estimated 32,087.83 cases (16,481.87; 47,693.78). Changes in trends for specific groups were as follows: women experienced a change of over 90%, the elderly had an estimated change of 43.38%, and in young pesons aged 11 to 20 had an estimated change of 26.80%. Notably, significant differences were observed between urban areas (91.14%) and rural areas (34.11%).
Conclusions:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered animal bite patterns, particularly among women, the elderly, and children. These changes highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies for rabies in these vulnerable groups, especially considering the disparities between urban and rural area
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