ArticleBMC public health2025
Do in-person nationwide university entrance exams affect COVID-19 transmission? An experience from Iran.
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backgroundNationwide University Entrance Exams (NUEEs) are essential scheduled exams that, in some countries, have been conducted in-person even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the potentially fatal consequences of any pandemic-related decisions by policymakers, the response of the national health systems and regulatory bodies to this matter must be evidence-based. This study has been the first to evaluate the effects of NUEEs on measurements and indices associated with COVID-19.
methodsFive NUEEs were conducted in the year 2020 from July 30 to August 22 in the province of Fars, located in the south of Iran. The trends of emergency services, 16-hour special health center visits, PCR tests, hospital services, and death rates due to COVID-19 following these NUEEs were assessed in a 72-day span in this study.
resultsAll COVID-19 related indices and measurements in this study showed a decreasing trend across the board with the exception of the number of total and positive polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) tests.
conclusionThis study found that following the conduction of 2020 NUEEs, there was no increasing trend in the number of COVID-19 cases and the associated indices and measurements. The findings of this study will be valuable for future practices, health protocols, and policies. This study also highlighted the importance of the constant implementation of strict health protocols and measures before, during, and after each NUEE.
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