Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study
Introduction: The emergence of cholera in 2016 in Yemen, worsened the morbidity and mortality of diarrheal diseases, particularly among children under five. Multiple outbreaks in Yemen are triggered by years of conflict and the collapse of basic infrastructure including water supply and sanitation...
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Introduction: The emergence of cholera in 2016 in Yemen, worsened the morbidity and mortality of diarrheal diseases, particularly among children under five. Multiple outbreaks in Yemen are triggered by years of conflict and the collapse of basic infrastructure including water supply and sanitation systems. This study aims to assess factors associated with the cholera outbreak, in a cholera-prone region, in Al-Mahweet, Yemen.
Methodology: We conducted a multivariate analysis of the data collected through a household survey of 384 households in Al-Mahweet, Yemen.
Results: Families with children under five years, large households, and those living in Al Mahweet district were associated with a higher incidence of cholera. Water treatment by boiling, filtering, and chlorination as a protective practice against cholera showed a borderline significance, while other WASH practices including regular hand washing, open defection, safe water source, and improved sanitation facilities were statistically insignificant. Community awareness of cholera transmission and prevention measures showed no association with cholera incidence.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that living conditions, including large households and lack of access to treated water, increase the risk of cholera. Interventions to increase access to treated water and improve the hygienic conditions of large households are of central importance. Affected communities must receive effective educational campaigns that are adjusted to change hygienic practices and improve knowledge of cholera transmission and protection measures.
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| spelling | doaj-art-49af517cd75f41f4b3ba6040dae852852025-08-20T03:52:42ZengThe Journal of Infection in Developing CountriesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries1972-26802024-01-01180110.3855/jidc.17571Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic StudyHani Nasr0Marwah Al-Zumair1Taha Al-Mahbashi2Fekri Dureab3IRIA, Akkon-Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften, Berlin, 12099, GermanyIRIA, Akkon-Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften, Berlin, 12099, GermanyYemeni Public Health Association, Sana’a, YemenIRIA, Akkon-Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften, Berlin, 12099, Germany Introduction: The emergence of cholera in 2016 in Yemen, worsened the morbidity and mortality of diarrheal diseases, particularly among children under five. Multiple outbreaks in Yemen are triggered by years of conflict and the collapse of basic infrastructure including water supply and sanitation systems. This study aims to assess factors associated with the cholera outbreak, in a cholera-prone region, in Al-Mahweet, Yemen. Methodology: We conducted a multivariate analysis of the data collected through a household survey of 384 households in Al-Mahweet, Yemen. Results: Families with children under five years, large households, and those living in Al Mahweet district were associated with a higher incidence of cholera. Water treatment by boiling, filtering, and chlorination as a protective practice against cholera showed a borderline significance, while other WASH practices including regular hand washing, open defection, safe water source, and improved sanitation facilities were statistically insignificant. Community awareness of cholera transmission and prevention measures showed no association with cholera incidence. Conclusions: Findings suggest that living conditions, including large households and lack of access to treated water, increase the risk of cholera. Interventions to increase access to treated water and improve the hygienic conditions of large households are of central importance. Affected communities must receive effective educational campaigns that are adjusted to change hygienic practices and improve knowledge of cholera transmission and protection measures. https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/17571CholeraknowledgeWASHYemen |
| spellingShingle | Hani Nasr Marwah Al-Zumair Taha Al-Mahbashi Fekri Dureab Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study Journal of Infection in Developing Countries Cholera knowledge WASH Yemen |
| title | Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study |
| title_full | Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study |
| title_short | Factors associated with the cholera outbreak in Al-Mahweet-Yemen: Analytic Study |
| title_sort | factors associated with the cholera outbreak in al mahweet yemen analytic study |
| topic | Cholera knowledge WASH Yemen |
| url | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/17571 |
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