Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

BackgroundPublic health threats can significantly impact mass gatherings and enhancing surveillance systems would thus be crucial. Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) was introduced to Qatar to complement the existing surveillance measures in preparation to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (...

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Main Author: Mohamed, Sallam (author)
Other Authors: Jabbar, Raihana (author), Mahadoon, Lylu K. (author), Elshareif, Tasneem J. (author), Darweesh, Mariam (author), Ahmed, Hanaa S. (author), Mohamed, Douaa O.A. (author), Corpuz, Aura (author), Sadek, Mahmoud (author), Habibi, Muzhgan (author), Abougazia, Farida (author), Shami, Rula (author), Mahmoud, Montaha (author), Heikal, Sara (author), Aqel, Sarah (author), Himatt, Sayed (author), Al-Shamali, Maha (author), Al-Romaihi, Hamad (author)
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102514
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Elshareif, Tasneem J.
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Corpuz, Aura
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Habibi, Muzhgan
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Corpuz, Aura
Sadek, Mahmoud
Habibi, Muzhgan
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Shami, Rula
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Sallam, M., Jabbar, R., Mahadoon, L. K., Elshareif, T. J., Darweesh, M., Ahmed, H. S., ... & Al-Romaihi, H. (2024). Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 17(9), 102514.
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Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources
Digital disease surveillance
Risk prediction
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description BackgroundPublic health threats can significantly impact mass gatherings and enhancing surveillance systems would thus be crucial. Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) was introduced to Qatar to complement the existing surveillance measures in preparation to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (FWC22). This study estimated the empirical probability of EIOS detecting signals of public health relevance. It also looked at the factors responsible for discerning a moderate-high risk signal during a mass gathering event. MethodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study used data collected between November 8th and December 25th, 2022, through an EIOS dashboard that filtered open-source articles using specific keywords. Triage criteria and scoring scheme were developed to capture signals and these were maintained in MS Excel. EIOS’ contribution to epidemic intelligence was assessed by the empirical probability estimation of relevant public health signals. Chi-squared tests of independence were performed to check for associations between various hazard categories and other independent variables. A multivariate logistic regression evaluated the predictors of moderate-high risk signals that required prompt action. ResultsThe probability of EIOS capturing a signal relevant to public health was estimated at 0.85 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) [0.82 %−0.88 %]) with three signals requiring a national response. The hazard category of the signal had significant association to the region of occurrence (χ2 (5, N = 2543) = 1021.6, p < .001). The hazard category also showed significant association to its detection during matchdays of the tournament (χ2 (5, N = 2543) = 11.2, p < .05). The triage criteria developed was able to discern between low and moderate-high risk signals with an acceptable discrimination (Area Under the Curve=0.79). ConclusionEIOS proved useful in the early warning of public health threats.
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spelling Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 QatarMohamed, SallamJabbar, RaihanaMahadoon, Lylu K.Elshareif, Tasneem J.Darweesh, MariamAhmed, Hanaa S.Mohamed, Douaa O.A.Corpuz, AuraSadek, MahmoudHabibi, MuzhganAbougazia, FaridaShami, RulaMahmoud, MontahaHeikal, SaraAqel, SarahHimatt, SayedAl-Shamali, MahaAl-Romaihi, HamadFIFA World Cup 2022 QatarEpidemic Intelligence from Open SourcesDigital disease surveillanceRisk predictionBackgroundPublic health threats can significantly impact mass gatherings and enhancing surveillance systems would thus be crucial. Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) was introduced to Qatar to complement the existing surveillance measures in preparation to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (FWC22). This study estimated the empirical probability of EIOS detecting signals of public health relevance. It also looked at the factors responsible for discerning a moderate-high risk signal during a mass gathering event. MethodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study used data collected between November 8th and December 25th, 2022, through an EIOS dashboard that filtered open-source articles using specific keywords. Triage criteria and scoring scheme were developed to capture signals and these were maintained in MS Excel. EIOS’ contribution to epidemic intelligence was assessed by the empirical probability estimation of relevant public health signals. Chi-squared tests of independence were performed to check for associations between various hazard categories and other independent variables. A multivariate logistic regression evaluated the predictors of moderate-high risk signals that required prompt action. ResultsThe probability of EIOS capturing a signal relevant to public health was estimated at 0.85 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) [0.82 %−0.88 %]) with three signals requiring a national response. The hazard category of the signal had significant association to the region of occurrence (χ2 (5, N = 2543) = 1021.6, p < .001). The hazard category also showed significant association to its detection during matchdays of the tournament (χ2 (5, N = 2543) = 11.2, p < .05). The triage criteria developed was able to discern between low and moderate-high risk signals with an acceptable discrimination (Area Under the Curve=0.79). ConclusionEIOS proved useful in the early warning of public health threats.Elsevier2024-11-26T10:45:23Z2024-09Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102514Sallam, M., Jabbar, R., Mahadoon, L. K., Elshareif, T. J., Darweesh, M., Ahmed, H. S., ... & Al-Romaihi, H. (2024). Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 17(9), 102514.1876-0341https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187603412400248Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/615119171876-035Xenhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:qspace.qu.edu.qa:10576/615112025-01-15T08:46:06Z
spellingShingle Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Mohamed, Sallam
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources
Digital disease surveillance
Risk prediction
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title Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
title_full Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
title_fullStr Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
title_short Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
title_sort Enhanced event-based surveillance: Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) during FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
topic FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources
Digital disease surveillance
Risk prediction
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102514
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187603412400248X
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/61511