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August 15, 2025American Journal of Nursing and Health SciencesOpen Access

A Case-control Study Undertaken to Investigate a Rubella Outbreak in Lideta Sub City Woreda-3 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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AAAwraris Derbie AssefaAGAklilu GudissaSYSiyene Yirgalem

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Overview

Case-control study identified vaccination gaps and risk factors during a rubella outbreak, suggesting urgent control measures.

Key Points

  • The study found an attack rate of 2 per 1000 during the rubella outbreak in Addis Ababa, highlighting significant public health concerns.
  • Multivariable analysis indicated that children aged 1-2 years, undernutrition, and poor housing conditions were strongly associated with rubella infection.
  • A total of 32 rubella cases were studied, with laboratory tests confirming 11 instances of rubella IgM, emphasizing the need for improved surveillance.
  • Effective vaccination and surveillance strategies are crucial for preventing future outbreaks of rubella and protecting vulnerable populations.

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Assefa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76ad7567bf4f94fef231https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajnhs.20250602.12
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