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Published on: August 18, 2023
Effect of COVID-19, Vaccination Ratio, and Human Population on the Reported Canine Rabies Cases in Davao City,
Feby Kirstine A Evangelio1, Sherelyn A Evangelio1, John Raven C Macanan1
1Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines.
Objective:
Given that rabies remains endemic in the Philippines despite government interventions and the pandemic-related restrictions have hampered its surveillance, this study aimed to estimate the effect of human population, anti-rabies vaccination efforts, and COVID-19 situation on the spread of rabies cases in the districts of Davao City, Philippines.
Methods:
A retrospective study of the canine records at Davao City Veterinarians' Office was done from January 2018 to June 2021. Monthly rabies cases were ascertained, and the effect of the human population, COVID-19 season, and vaccination ratio on rabies cases was estimated using panel regression models adjusting for confounding factors.
Results:
The reporting of rabies cases was lower during COVID-19 than during the non-COVID-19 season, with an IRR of 0.52 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.33-0.82]. Furthermore, rabies cases increased by 2.23% (95% CI: 0.60-3.89) per 1% increase in vaccination ratio. Additionally, high-population districts recorded more rabies cases than low-population districts.
Conclusion:
Consistency in monitoring rabies cases during the pandemic is suggested as a roadmap for future program initiatives. Vaccination efforts should be reinforced to increase rabies awareness and ensure early response to emerging diseases. Moreover, high-populated districts should be prioritized in implementing rabies control interventions to gain optimal development.
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