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ArticleEnvironmental health insights2026

Determinants of Cholera in Selected Districts of Southeastern Part of Oromia Region, Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study.

Birhanu Kenate Sori, Zewdie Birhanu, Yadeta Dessie, Lemi Abebe, Tessema Debela, Dabesa Gobena, Bokona Daba, Tizta Tilahun, Afework Tamiru, Chala Bafikadu and 3 more

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Birhanu Kenate SoriPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0326-5971
Zewdie BirhanuDepartment of Health Behavior and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma Medical Center, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
Yadeta DessieSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Lemi AbebeDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia.
Tessema DebelaPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dabesa GobenaPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7222-2839
Bokona DabaPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tizta TilahunDepartment of Reproductive Health and Population Studies, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
Afework TamiruDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
Chala BafikaduPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dawit WorkuPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Gemechu ShumiPublic Health Emergency Management and Health Research Directorate, Oromia Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Yohannis KebedeDepartment of Health Behavior and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma Medical Center, Jimma University, Ethiopia.

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Background: Cholera is a significant public health issue in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the specific factors contributing to outbreaks is crucial for designing effective control strategies, especially in prolonged outbreak situations. Therefore, this study aimed to identify determinants of cholera outbreaks in the southeastern part of Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based, unmatched case-control study was conducted involving 10 districts across 4 zones of the Oromia region, Ethiopia. Cases were individuals with laboratory-confirmed Vibrio cholerae infection or those linked to a confirmed case, while controls were asymptomatic individuals without symptoms. The association between risk factors and cholera was studied using a logistic regression model. Variables with Results: The study involved 1218 individuals, 424 (34.8%) being cases and 794 (65.2%) controls. The study found that household heads with no formal education [AOR: 3.65; 95% CI: 1.92-6.95] and primary education [AOR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1.05-3.78], households that were farmer/housewives [AOR: 2.49, 95% CI: 1.26-4.93], pastoralists [AOR: 4.20; 95% CI: 1.73-10.20], eating raw or uncooked food [AOR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.18-2.10], storing water every day [AOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.21-5.22], and a low information index [AOR: 1.79; 95% CI: 1.25-2.56] increase the odds of being a case compared to their counterparts. Married respondents [AOR = 0.46; 95% CI: 0.34-0.62], good latrine utilization [AOR: 0.59; 95% CI: 0.40-0.85], and very good latrine utilization [AOR: 0.40; 95% CI: 0.26-0.61] are associated with lower odds of cholera infection. Therefore, targeted interventions, such as improving education, sanitation, and household-level food hygiene practice, would have a significant impact on the control and prevention of cholera in the setting.

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