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Influencing factors of COVID-19 spreading: a case study of Thailand

Kraichat Tantrakarnapa1, Bhophkrit Bhopdhornangkul2, Kanchana Nakhaapakorn3

  • 1Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand.

Zeitschrift Fur Gesundheitswissenschaften = Journal of Public Health
|August 25, 2020
PubMed

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Tourist numbers significantly correlated with COVID-19 spread in Thailand. Effective government regulations, healthcare, and public support were key to controlling the pandemic

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by WHO, impacted global and local health systems.
  • Understanding disease spread dynamics, particularly in relation to population movement, is crucial for effective control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the COVID-19 situation and spread in Thailand.
  • To identify key factors influencing COVID-19 transmission and control measures within the country.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized confirmed COVID-19 case data from the Department of Disease Control.
  • Incorporated tourist data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
  • Analyzed data from the first case until April 15, 2020, using Pearson correlation coefficients.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation (r > 0.7) was found between tourist numbers, visitor income, and COVID-19 infections (p < 0.01).
  • Factors contributing to a slower increase rate included strong government regulations, a robust healthcare system, social factors, and public-private partnerships.

Conclusions:

  • Tourist activities and numbers demonstrated a significant association with confirmed COVID-19 cases in Thailand.
  • Public education and social support were vital for successful regulation enforcement and implementation.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Disease spreadingInfluencing factorsThailandTourist factors

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