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- Review Article
- COVID-19 Outbreak in Malaysia
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Asita Elengoe
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(3):93-100. Published online June 1, 2020
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In 2020 a significant threat to public health emerged. The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic outbreak emerged in December 2019 from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and spread to the rest of the world. This disease was named COVID-19 by World Health Organization. To date (17th April 2020) a total of 2,230,439 cases of COVID-19; 150,810... |
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- Original Article
- Identification of Coronavirus Isolated from a Patient in Korea with COVID-19
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Jeong-Min Kim, Yoon-Seok Chung, Hye Jun Jo, Nam-Joo Lee, Mi Seon Kim, Sang Hee Woo, Sehee Park, Jee Woong Kim, Heui Man Kim, Myung-Guk Han
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(1):3-7. Published online February 28, 2020
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Following reports of patients with unexplained pneumonia at the end of December 2019 in Wuhan, China, the causative agent was identified as coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and the 2019 novel coronavirus disease was named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization. Putative patients with COVID-19 have been identified in South Korea, and attempts have been made to isolate the pathogen from these patients.
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- Prevalence and correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption among Korean adolescents
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Ho-Kyung Kwak, Jaesin Sa, Siyoung Choe, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Joon Chung, Gayle Cummings, Jounghee Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):374-384. Published online November 23, 2021
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Objectives: The purposes of this study were to (1) examine the multi-year prevalence of highly caffeinated beverage (HCB) consumption, (2) identify sex differences in the prevalence, and (3) investigate relationships between HCB consumption and behavioral characteristics in a nationally representative sample of Korean adolescents.
Methods: Data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2014–2017) were analyzed.
Results: HCB consumption was higher... |
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- Short Communication
- Contact Transmission of COVID-19 in South Korea: Novel Investigation Techniques for Tracing Contacts
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COVID- National Emergency Response Center, Epidemiology & Case Management Team, Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(1):60-63. Published online February 28, 2020
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In the epidemiological investigation of an infectious disease, investigating, classifying, tracking, and managing contacts by identifying the patient’s route are important for preventing further transmission of the disease. However, omissions and errors in previous activities can occur when the investigation is performed through only a proxy interview with the patient. To overcome these limitations, methods that can objectively verify the... |
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- Review Article
- Scrutiny of COVID-19 response strategies among severely affected European nations
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Shine Stephen, Alwin Issac, Rakesh Vadakkethil Radhakrishnan, Jaison Jacob, VR Vijay, Sam Jose, SM Azhar, Anoop S. Nair, Nadiya Krishnan, Rakesh Sharma, Manju Dhandapani
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(4):203-214. Published online July 29, 2021
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Although the health care systems in Europe are considered the global benchmark, European nations were severely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This manuscript aimed to examine the strategies implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Russia and their outcomes in terms of the number of cases, testing, and deaths.... |
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- Original Article
- Gender Difference in the Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Depression among US Adults
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Baksun Sung
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(1):13-19. Published online February 23, 2021
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The objective of this study was to determine the association between e-cigarette use and depression and examine how this association is different by gender among US adults.
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Data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and Selected Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends was used, and included 174,351 of 230,875 US adults aged 18 years and older. Data were analyzed using the... |
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- Perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive vaccination among health workers in Nigeria
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Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Olorunfemi Akinbode Ogundele, Cynthia Roli Madubuko, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Ogochukwu Chinedum Okoye, Kenechukwu Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, Sunday Samson Owolade, Oladimeji Adedeji Junaid, Olutoyin Morenike Lawal, Adenike Christianah Enikuomehin, Maureen Iru Ntaji, Aisha Sokunbi, Aina Omodele Timothy, Olatunji Sunday Abolarin, Emmanuel Olalekan Ali, John Oghenevwirhe Ohaju-Obodo
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(4):236-243. Published online July 19, 2021
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Objectives: The study aimed to examine health workers’ perceptions of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in Nigeria and their willingness to receive the vaccine when it becomes available.
Methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study used non-probability convenience sampling to enroll 1,470 hospital workers aged 18 and above from 4 specialized hospitals. A structured and validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data... |
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- Cross-Country Comparison of Case Fatality Rates of COVID-19/SARS-COV-2
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Morteza Abdullatif Khafaie, Fakher Rahim
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(2):74-80. Published online April 30, 2020
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Case fatality rates (CFR) and recovery rates are important readouts during epidemics and pandemics. In this article, an international analysis was performed on the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Data were retrieved from accurate databases according to the user’s guide of data sources for patient registries, CFR and recovery rates were calculated for each country. A comparison of CFR between... |
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- Original Article
- Early Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 28 Cases of Coronavirus Disease in South Korea
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COVID- National Emergency Response Center, Epidemiology & Case Management Team, Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(1):8-14. Published online February 28, 2020
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The first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Korea was reported in January 2020, with 28 confirmed cases reported as of February 14th, 2020. The epidemiological and clinical characteristics of all 28 cases were analyzed in response to this disease.
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The epidemiological characteristics and early clinical features of the 28 patients from Korea with confirmed COVID-19 were analyzed... |
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- Short Communication
- Coronavirus Disease-19: The First 7,755 Cases in the Republic of Korea
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COVID- National Emergency Response Center, Epidemiology and Case Management Team, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(2):85-90. Published online April 30, 2020
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We report the first 7,755 patients with confirmed COVID-19 in Korea as of March 12th, 2020. A total of 66 deaths have been recorded, giving a case fatality proportion of 0.9%. Older people, and those with comorbidities were at a higher risk of a fatal outcome. The highest number of cases of COVID-19 were in Daegu, followed by Gyeongbuk. This... |
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- Original Article
- Factors influencing acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia: a web-based survey
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June Fei Wen Lau, Yuan Liang Woon, Chin Tho Leong, Hoon Shien Teh
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):361-373. Published online November 25, 2021
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Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has set a precedent for the fastest-produced vaccine as a result of global collaboration and outreach. This study explored Malaysians’ acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine and its associated factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous web-based survey was disseminated to Malaysian adults aged ≥18 years old via social media platforms between July 10, 2020 and August... |
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- Validity and reliability of the Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8) in Korean breast cancer patients
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Juyoung Kim, Min-Woo Jo, Hyeon-Jeong Lee, Sei-Hyun Ahn, Byung Ho Son, Jong Won Lee, Sae Byul Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(4):254-263. Published online August 5, 2021
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Objectives: This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8) in postoperative breast cancer patients in South Korea.
Methods: The study included 300 breast cancer patients visiting a tertiary hospital. We measured health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the HINT-8, the 5-level EQ-5D version (EQ-5D-5L), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast... |
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- Health-Related Quality of Life and its Associated Factors in COVID-19 Patients
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Morteza Arab-Zozani, Fatemah Hashemi, Hossein Safari, Mahmood Yousefi, Hosein Ameri
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(5):296-302. Published online October 22, 2020
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is one of the most important outcome measures for patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate HRQoL and related factors in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
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A total of 420 COVID-19 patients who had been discharged from hospital were selected using a systematic sampling. The EuroQol 5-dimensional-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire along with medical records... |
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- Detection and Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 in Serum, Urine, and Stool Specimens of COVID-19 Patients from the Republic of Korea
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Jeong-Min Kim, Heui Man Kim, Eun Jung Lee, Hye Jun Jo, Youngsil Yoon, Nam-Joo Lee, Junseock Son, Ye-Ji Lee, Mi Seon Kim, Yong-Pyo Lee, Su-Jin Chae, Kye Ryeong Park, Seung-Rye Cho, Sehee Park, Su Jin Kim, Eunbyeol Wang, SangHee Woo, Aram Lim, Su-Jin Park, JunHyeong Jang, Yoon-Seok Chung, Bum Sik Chin, Jin-Soo Lee, Duko Lim, Myung-Guk Han, Cheon Kwon Yoo
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(3):112-117. Published online May 8, 2020
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Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection characterized by the main symptoms of pneumonia and fever. It is caused by the novel coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is known to spread via respiratory droplets. We aimed to determine the rate and likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from COVID-19 patients through non-respiratory routes.
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Serum, urine, and stool samples were collected... |
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- Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis during the COVID-19 outbreak in the Republic of Korea in 2020
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Jiyeon Yang, Yunhyung Kwon, Jaetae Kim, Yoojin Jang, Jiyeon Han, Daae Kim, Hyeran Jeong, Hyekyung Park, Eunhye Shim
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(5):293-303. Published online September 23, 2021
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Objectives: We investigated the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) management in the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study used nationwide ROK TB notification data (98,346 cases) from 2017 to 2020. The median time from the onset of TB symptoms to treatment initiation and the compliance rates with the required timing for notification... |
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- Review Article
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and respiratory syncytial virus coinfection in children
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Milad Zandi, Saber Soltani, Mona Fani, Samaneh Abbasi, Saeedeh Ebrahimi, Ali Ramezani
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(5):286-292. Published online October 1, 2021
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has infected many people around the world. Children are considered an important target group for SARS-CoV-2, as well as other viral infections such as respiratory syncytial virus infection. Both SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus can affect the respiratory tract. Coinfection of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial... |
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- Original Article
- Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Point Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 Genome
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Jun-Sub Kim, Jun-Hyeong Jang, Jeong-Min Kim, Yoon-Seok Chung, Cheon-Kwon Yoo, Myung-Guk Han
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(3):101-111. Published online May 14, 2020
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and has been rapidly spreading worldwide. Although the causal relationship among mutations and the features of SARS-CoV-2 such as rapid transmission, pathogenicity, and tropism, remains unclear, our results of genomic mutations in SARS-CoV-2 may help to interpret the interaction between genomic characterization in SARS-CoV-2 and infectivity... |
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- Review Article
- COVID-19 prediction models: a systematic literature review
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Sheikh Muzaffar Shakeel, Nithya Sathya Kumar, Pranita Pandurang Madalli, Rashmi Srinivasaiah, Devappa Renuka Swamy
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(4):215-229. Published online August 13, 2021
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As the world grapples with the problem of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its devastating effects, scientific groups are working towards solutions to mitigate the effects of the virus. This paper aimed to collate information on COVID-19 prediction models. A systematic literature review is reported, based on a manual search of 1,196 papers published from January to December... |
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