Observational studyBMC public health2022
An epidemiological, strategic and response analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Asia: a population-based observational study.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Post-COVID syndrome in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh: a systematic narrative review of epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and healthcare system responses.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- COVID-19 research in South Asia: a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles.GMS hygiene and infection control · 2023Review
- Indicators of Climate Change, Geospatial and Analytical Mapping of Trends in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh: An Observational Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Social contributors for the rise of COVID-19 infections in South Asia: A large cross-sectional survey.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2022Article
- Air Quality, Pollution and Sustainability Trends in South Asia: A Population-Based Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Health Information Crisis during COVID-19 in the South Asian Region: Challenges, Experiences, Resilience, and Collaborative Efforts.Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Association for Information Science and Technology · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionSouth Asia has had a dynamic response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The overall burden and response have remained comparable across highly-burdened countries within the South Asian Region. METHODOLOGY: Using a population-based observational design, all eight South Asian countries were analyzed using a step-wise approach. Data were obtained from government websites and publicly-available repositories for population dynamics and key variables.
resultsSouth Asian countries have a younger average age of their population. Inequitable distribution of resources centered in urban metropolitan cities within South Asia is present. Certain densely populated regions in these countries have better testing and healthcare facilities that correlate with lower COVID-19 incidence per million populations. Trends of urban-rural disparities are unclear given the lack of clear reporting of the gaps within these regions. COVID-19 vaccination lag has become apparent in South Asian countries, with the expected time to complete the campaign being unfeasible as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses.
conclusionWith a redesigning of governance policies on preventing the rise of COVID-19 promptly, the relief on the healthcare system and healthcare workers will allow for adequate time to roll out vaccination campaigns with equitable distribution. Capacity expansion of public health within the Region is required to ensure a robust healthcare response to the ongoing pandemic and future infectious disease outbreaks.
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